Network Security

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

• Creating change requests for configuration changes on load balancers, proxies, routers, switches and firewalls


• Implement and maintain security connectivity solutions including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN and SSL technology


• Manage firewall and VPN rules using Cisco ASAs, web security and VPN appliances


• Implement and improve system engineering and maintenance practices


• Lead and assist in troubleshooting problems for security and network systems


• Provide engineering perspective in solution, system, network, and process design and implementation


• Apply patches and updates to equipment


• Generate reports demonstrating efficacy and/or trends


• Act as an infrastructure technical project lead for the design, development, implementation & operation of systems & projects


• Manage system performance, reliability and availability to Infrastructure service level agreements.