Network Security Specialist Job in Atlanta, Georgia US
Network Security Specialist
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Network Security Specialist to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia. The Network Security Specialist is responsible for the operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of security network infrastructure in a large enterprise network. Take part in the daily support activity by managing the security tools to secure the infrastructure. Candidate will monitor and review alerts and logs for security events. Candidate must be able to learn new technologies quickly. Some travel expected, excellent customer interaction skills and occasional scheduled off-hours service for upgrades and maintenance will be required. Candidate must be customer-service-minded and tactful when dealing with customers and all levels of management. Attention to detail is vitally necessary including the ability to independently follow-up on details until a problem is resolved and projects seen through completion.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Monitoring client networks in the enterprise network environment to identify and prevent unauthorized use from both internal and external sources.
- Provide engineering and analysis support for the implementation and maintenance of security architecture components and monitoring software (i.e., firewall, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Web Filtering, Email Filtering, Remote Access, and Encryption).
- Identify, resolve, and report security violations in a timely fashion to protect and prevent network resources and data from unauthorized users.
- Maintain documentation on Security Operations Process and Procedures.
- Keep Ticketing and work order system logs up to date in timely manner.
- Research and stay current on all security technologies, issues, and vulnerabilities, including security vendor's products.
- Incident identification and response. This includes correctly identifying and evaluating incidents.
- Perform periodic vulnerability assessments of all applications and network elements for adherence to client policy. Producing reports and generating alerts as necessary.
- Analyzing networks to ensure their security against unauthorized use.
- Administration of the Firewalls: policies implementations, regular rules review cleanup, maintain the Firewalls product to up-to-date version, support for incidents.
- Secondary duties include assist with network team in troubleshoot and repair. Must be strong in Layer 2 and layer 3 technologies
Personal attributes:
- Ability to function independently with minimal supervision and within a collaborative team environment.
- The candidate must be a team player with a positive ‘can-do' attitude who must be able to assist team members when required, with strong oral and written communication skills.
- The candidate must set aside time for proper documentation and project planning
- Sharp analytical skills to identify complex problems at the network, systems and application layers
- Attention to Detail
Education and experience required:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or Information Systems, or equivalent combination of formal education, training, and experience.
- Prefer individual to be a Certified in CCSP, CCNP, or CCNP Security
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you are interested in becoming a member of our team and meet all of the above requirements, we invite you to apply below.
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