Senior Security Engineer

Ampstek
Newport
10 months ago
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Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Implement and support security solutions that meet corporate security requirements.
  • Configure and troubleshoot network firewalls to ensure optimal network security.
  • Work closely with Security team partners/Business Relationship Managers, Field IT leadership and managed service suppliers to ensure successful identification and timely delivery of network security services to the business.
  • Drive and develop automation opportunities for the management of security infrastructure
  • Manage and maintain our firewall systems to ensure optimal performance and security.
  • Analyze and proactively come up with creative solutions for operational needs that present security challenges.
  • Manage and maintain security systems by applying system patches and other periodic maintenance tasks.
  • Create and maintain standard operating procedures and guides for new and/or existing security solution implementations.
  • Regularly communicate progress to company leadership and program stakeholders
  • Attend weekly teleconferences, meetings, and participates in working groups, as related to constant changing security environment.
  • Zero Trust Network Policy (Micro Firewall & Network Security rule design and administration across multiple platforms

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years of...

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