Senior Network Security Engineer

Role Overview

• Lead the technical advancement and refinement of our network security architecture, designs, implementations, and operational practices
• Work with engineering to ensure the future state of network design adheres to the policies and practices you set forth
• Ensure operational systems and procedures are in place to identify, respond to, and remediate threats to the network
• Design, Configure, and maintain network devices like routers, switches, and firewalls to prevent intrusion into the service provider network
• Design, configure, and maintain network monitoring and analysis tools like NMS, IDS, IPS, and SIEM servers and appliances to isolate and diagnose potential threats and intrusion attempts into the service provider network
• Architect comprehensive security procedures and take a lead role in the assembly of and operationalization of incident response and disaster recovery plans
• Coordinate cross-functional organizational incident response team and practices to ensure a response, prioritization of events, and respective remediations
• Act as the first line of defense preventing and responding to security incidents, malicious behavior, and attacks
• Monitor, test, and report on the network’s hardware and software to ensure the integrity of the service provider network’s design, configuration, and security and compliance posture
• Review and ensure vulnerability and patch management is prioritized and remediated in a timely manner
• Identify, propose, and implement measures to improve the security posture of our service provider network
• Produce and peer review MOPS for complex changes on the network
• Drive world-class availability and security in a constantly growing and scaling national network
• Contribute toward departmental and company goals and objectives

Requirements

• 7+ years working in a Network Security Engineering and/or Operations role in the telecommunications service provider industry
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in cyber security, electronics, telecom, or computer science
• Solid understanding of Ethernet & IP protocols
• Understanding of IP networking, TCP/IP protocols, Routing and Switching, and DDoS mitigation
• Experience with Nokia, Adtran, Juniper, Calix, Cisco and/or A10 Networks equipment is mandatory
• Prior hands-on experience with SIEM, EMS, NMS, ticketing systems, and other network tools is desirable
• Must enjoy a dynamic and continually changing work environment and willingness to adapt to changes in priority and focus
• Willing to be on call and work maintenance window activity and or rotating shifts as needed
• Technology and Equipment certifications are strongly desired
• Clear and concise verbal/written communication skills is essential
• Excellent people skills to establish a good rapport with customers, suppliers and internal colleagues
• Routine travel to MetroNet and/or Vendor facilities may be required but is not expected to exceed 10%

Tech Stack

• Assembly
• Cyber Security
• Firewalls
• Switching
• TCP/IP

Benefits

• 80% of medical premiums paid by the company
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• 401(k)-company match with immediate vesting
• Discounted services within our coverage areas