Security Engineer

5i is in search of a qualified Network Security Engineer, who enjoys security work and possesses expertise (depth and breadth) knowledge in the security space. The NSE will be responsible for pre-sales support and solutions architecture. They will implement their design / solution or direct an implementation team. They will analyze problems, perform troubleshooting and incident response on systems, communicate with customers or site technicians and track problems through to resolution. Essential job functions will include, but are not limited to the following:

Job Requirements:

• Accompany account executives to help identify new opportunities and design secure client solutions

• Implement internal, edge, and external security solutions with a primary goal of risk and threat reduction

• Perform baseline network assessments, vulnerability tests, and penetration testing of networked environments and applications

• Must be able to visualize how micro-security challenges have impact on the macro or larger picture from a networking and application perspective

• Identifying and researching problems to determine the root cause of the problem

• Triage or troubleshoot problems based on the standard operating procedures to include coordinating with third-party vendors, customer contacts, or other IT teams

• Identify and assist in the selection of new and emerging security products and services

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Hands on experience and strong understanding of switched and routed network environments

• Have an expert understanding of communications protocols

• Have a good understanding of multiple operating systems and environments (Microsoft, Linux variants, Embedded / real-time systems)

• Have a good understanding of common identity and authentication methods (LDAP(S), Azure, ADFS)

• Strong understanding and practical use and implementation of web application gateways, perimeter security, network access controls, endpoint security (AV, IDS/IPS (UTM), DLP, Malware Prevention)

• Strong understanding of encryption methods and protocols

• Experience managing, supporting and deploying network infrastructures

• Strong ability to diagnose server or network alerts, events or issues

• Experience with Disaster Recovery plans and related technologies

• Knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques

• Excellent time management and organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and projects with minimal supervision

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to address conflict with others constructively

Education/Experience:

• BS degree in Computer Science or related field (or) High School Diploma and Equivalent Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience with Fortinet, Cisco Meraki, and Virtual Environments

• Security and networking certifications a plus (i.e. CISSP.) but not a requirement. “we are looking for “hands-on experience”