IT – Network Security Engineer

Job#: 2090738

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking a Network Security Engineer for a large financial client. This position is a 12 mo. Contract position that requires candidates to sit on a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote). The position is focused around firewall rules and traffic flows as part of a large data center migration effort. The position will require off hour work weekly as part of the implementation process.

Pay Range: $55-60/hr.

12 mo. Contract

Hybrid Schedule (3 days onsite/2 days remote) w/ off hour work required weekly

Locations: Fort Mill, SC; Austin, TX; Tempe, AZ; San Diego, CA

Primary Responsibilities:

Promote hands-on, white glove customer service experience supporting all client environments.

Maintaining onprem and cloud based computer networks from a Network Security perspective (Firewall and Load Balancing)

Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving problems, as well as designing and implementing network security solutions.

Collaborate with Project Managers around project tasks

Assists with coordinating changes across multiple systems

Follow and contribute to policies, procedures, and standards

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or technical institute degree/certificate or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge / Experience in the following skill sets:

oGeneral understand of firewall technology both on-premise and cloud.

oExperience managing Cisco FTD and Palo Alto firewalls highly desired.

oKnowledge of native firewalls in AWS and Azure a plus.

oWorking knowledge of network security products such as DDoS, proxy, VPN, firewall orchestration, are a plus.

oAbility to work with developers on firewall rule creation and troubleshoot logs for remediation.

oFamiliarity working security related technologies in a regulated environment.

oExperience with Scripting (Python, PowerShell, JSON, YAML, ect)

oExperience with Automation Tools (Terraform, Ansible, ect.)

oAdvanced troubleshooting skills to assist teams to isolating root cause of incidents and issues.

oUnderstanding of Service Mesh Technology

oUnderstanding of Network Security Best Practices

oUnderstanding of Linux and/or MS Windows Environments

oUnderstanding of VMWare Environments

oAble to work on efforts independently and progress in a proactive fashion

oAgile / Scrum experience a plus

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview:Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.