Job Title: Network Security Engineer

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, testing, evaluation, and administration of network security and communication technologies products and solutions. The candidate must be familiar with cybersecurity methodologies, concepts, and technologies as they apply to network and cloud infrastructures. The role involves collaborating with Corporate Security Teams for the planning, development, implementation, and management of the overall system security strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project plans within budgetary, schedule, and resource constraints.

• Collaborate closely with other network engineers, developers, and stakeholders for the development of technical design solutions.

• Capture, analyze, decompose, and create requirements for infrastructure security systems, products, and subsystems of moderate complexity.

• Integrate hardware and software components into the system test and field environments.

• Author, review, and maintain documentation during all phases of the system design life cycle as appropriate and specified within documented processes and procedures.

• Conduct threat and vulnerability analysis, risk mitigation, information assurance, penetration testing, and develop well-written reports and briefings to provide an accurate depiction of the latest threats and security risks.

Essential Skills

• STEM Degree + 2 years experience

• Applications Development

• Scripting experience in Python, Bash, Perl, Shell

• Experience with large-scale Wide Area Network Infrastructure environments comprised of routers, switches, firewalls, security appliances, and applications

• Experience with troubleshooting issues within infrastructure systems

• Network Security

• Cyber Security

• CCNA certification

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with network and applications management concepts

• Experience with technologies and techniques in a large LAN/WAN environment (SNMP v1/v2/v3, polling/traps, Syslog, and Netflow)

• Experience with the collection and analysis of firewall and network logs, host system logs, and intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts to identify malicious actors

• Experience with computer exploitation methodologies and data correlation through the use of a System Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Annapolis,MD.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 25, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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