Cybersecurity Engineer Network Access & Segmentation
100% Remote
Must be USC or GCH (No c2c permitted)
Overview
Our Cybersecurity team develops and manages next-generation solutions, systems, and assets that support the business. Working in a collaborative, creative environment, we offer technology professionals a wide range of opportunities to utilize and further develop their skills. Candidates will need fundamental hands-on experience with core infrastructure operating systems, host compliance, file integrity monitoring solutions, and advanced malware defensive technologies, along with base knowledge of IBM AIX, Red Hat Enterprise, Mac OSX, and Windows Enterprise operating systems. Candidates should have experience operating in fast-paced, agile business environments while adhering to diverse regulatory and security framework expectations.
Primary Responsibilities
- NAC Reconfiguration & Management: Configure and manage network access control (NAC) platforms across business units; develop device profiling and authentication policies; troubleshoot access control issues
- Network Segmentation & Zero-Trust: Design and implement microsegmentation policies (e.g., Illumio); conduct workload discovery; lead pilot and production deployments
- Network Infrastructure Support: Provide technical guidance on affiliated infrastructure projects; optimize network performance; support cross-functional initiatives
- Security Tool Administration: Manage monitoring and policy tools as needed; generate compliance reports
Essential Functions
- Research, evaluate, validate, and recommend technical security solutions; assist with build, test, and implementation for the enterprise and its business units
- Coordinate with product vendors and service providers supporting technical security capabilities and processes
- Manage system/application environment, configuration, policy, and required operational activities on assigned technical security solutions
- Monitor, report on, and enhance performance of assigned technical security solutions
- Provide security technology incident response and problem management; troubleshoot software/hardware issues on assigned solutions; resolve alerts and perform remediation for return-to-operation
- Own follow-up on all security work requests, collaborating with other IT areas to ensure timely resolution and appropriate approvals
- Support escalations, known issues, and out-of-cycle requests across multiple security solutions
- Support development and maintenance of operational documentation (procedures, engineering diagrams, knowledgebase)
- Collect, analyze, synthesize, and present data on technical security solutions and processes to peers, leadership, and business stakeholders
- Assist with migration, upgrade, and disposal of complex security capabilities; evaluate risks and impacts
- Collaborate across business areas to deliver on work group initiatives
- Assist with continuous testing, validation of product performance, and gap analysis for security hardening
- Assist with execution and alignment to security reference architecture standards and published blueprints
- Assist with disaster recovery planning, design, implementation, and exercises on security technology solutions
- Assist with remediation actions resulting from threat and vulnerability assessments or audits
- Provide training to others on security capabilities, processes, procedures, and operational tasks
Required Qualifications
- 4 years related work experience
- 2 years in Cybersecurity
- 2 years Information Technology Infrastructure
- Related Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience
- Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking preferred
- Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek advice/assistance
- Basic understanding of security concepts and controls for network, application, and operating systems
- Experience or knowledge of vulnerability and patch management; ability to troubleshoot and investigate security-related issues
- Strong technical, analytical, and administrative skills
- Strong documentation and review skills
- Strong problem-solving and solutioning skills
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Required Certifications (at time of submittal)
- SSCP (or equivalent relevant cybersecurity/technical certification). If not currently held, candidate will be expected to obtain a relevant certification within 6 months of hire (defined by hiring manager)
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to Project Management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Lean, or SAFe)
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