Network Security Enigneer - Telequest Communications : Job Details

Position Overview: The Network Security Engineer is a technical, hands-on expert responsible for analyzing, designing, documenting, implementing, and configuring complex network and security infrastructure. Working closely with NOC, IP Operations, Video Operations, and other technical/business units, the Network Security Engineer provides MOPs necessary for deploying network & security changes. This role requires a deep understanding of network architecture, routing protocols, and security frameworks. This is a networking and security combination role. Company Benefits: Along with that rewarding feeling, you'll be given the Power to Succeed in your career while enjoying ongoing training and a generous benefits package designed to be flexible and relevant to your needs. You'll find many advantages to joining the team such as: •Health, vision, and dental insurance •Education Enrichment up to $5,000 per year for qualified employees •401(k) with generous company match •Paid vacation, holidays and flex paid time off •Employee discounts •Training and professional development •And much more! Position Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage complex network architecture to meet requirements from various business units
• Support network and security infrastructure and controls, including, but not limited to Routers, Switches, SD-WAN, Firewalls, VPN, TACACS, netflow based tools, etc.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans for the network; assist in conducting periodic internal and external audits to assess security/risk in the Mediacom network
• Ensure network systems comply with relevant regulatory and compliance standards
• Participate in incident triage, analysis, response, and remediation for network outages, intrusions, attacks, and other incidents
• Assist in developing network-specific security policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures
• Implement automation scripts and tools to streamline repetitive network tasks
• Manage network services and configurations, recommending and implementing changes that will improve overall company network security
• Assist in evaluating and developing solutions for complex network and security technologies for enterprise and service provider environments
• Work with network hardware and software vendors to evaluate new products and technologies
• Lead and/or participate in network-related projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into effective network solutions; collaborate with IT to design and implement hybrid cloud network solutions
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or Information Technology preferred
• 5 to 7 years of technical hands-on networking and security experience
• A solid background in network administration and architecture, and an in-depth understanding of communication protocols and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF)
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices
• Familiarity with access control models and network security, knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g., Python)
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools
• Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, VPN, netflow, and other network security tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to assimilate, analyze, and correlate large amounts of forensic data from various network, operating system, application, and security devices, logs, and alerts
• Experience in handling networking and security for a large enterprise network or service provider network
• Ability to present and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical staff as well as senior management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability and willingness to take on additional tasks as assigned

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Cloud networking experience
• Networking and security certifications (CCNA, CCNP, etc)
• Familiarity with Cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001