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Location (city and zip): Atlanta OR Remote

Position title: Sr Network Security Engineer

Length: 6+ months

Openings: 1

Remote/hybrid: Local to Atlanta preferred, but open to fully remote

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must Have

7+ years of experience in network security engineering, with a focus on Cisco security technologiesBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to join our network team. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in designing, implementing, and managing advanced network security solutions. A deep understanding of Cisco Firepower/FMC, Cisco Tetration, AlgoSec, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Implementation:

- Architect, configure, and deploy Cisco Firepower/FMC solutions for advanced threat detection, firewall management, and intrusion prevention.

- Implement and manage Cisco Tetration for comprehensive workload protection, network visibility, and micro-segmentation.

- Utilize AlgoSec to automate network security policy management, optimize firewall rules, and ensure continuous compliance.

- Deploy and maintain Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control (NAC) and secure authentication.

Policy Management:

- Utilize company incident management system to respond to whitelisting requests and make approved policy and rule adjustments within Cisco FMC

- Respond to and investigate security incidents, providing detailed analysis and recommendations for remediation.

Collaboration and Support:

- Work closely with network engineers, system administrators, and other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of security solutions within the broader IT infrastructure.

- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior network security engineers and assist in the development of their technical skills.

- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Cisco Firepower/FMC, Tetration, AlgoSec, and ISE, offering support and troubleshooting assistance as needed.

**Continuous Improvement:**

- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in network security technologies, threats, and industry trends.

- Identify opportunities for improving existing security solutions and processes, driving innovation within the security team.

- Participate in the evaluation and selection of new security tools and technologies.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

- 7+ years of experience in network security engineering, with a focus on Cisco security technologies.

- Extensive experience with Cisco Firepower/FMC, Cisco Tetration, AlgoSec, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).

- Strong understanding of network protocols, firewall management, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network access control (NAC).

- Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).

- Relevant certifications such as CCNP Security, CCIE Security, CISSP, or similar are highly desirable.

- Proficiency with common network routing protocols like OSPF,BGP, and EIGRP

- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

**Preferred Skills:**

- Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and securing hybrid environments.

- Experience with automation and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PHP, PowerShell) for security operations.

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