Network Security Engineer

Nortel Government Solutions (NGS) is one of the nations’ strongest and most dynamic systems solutions providers. NGS specializes in the acquisition, design, engineering, evaluation, and development of advanced IT systems and data communications networks for information systems and applications. Our long tradition of success is attributable to the bright, driven professionals at Nortel. Creative, responsible, customer-oriented people are drawn to NGS's technical strength, our dynamic workplace and the exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth.  NGS offers a competitive salary, training reimbursement, education reimbursement, certification bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.   Nortel Government Solutions has an immediate opening for a Network Security Engineer to work in a state of the art Security Operations Center located in Manassas VA.   The chosen candidate will be part of an engineering team that designs, implements, maintains and troubleshoots the network infrastructure, security devices, servers, workstations and the system-monitoring platform. Candidate must have five years hands on experience configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting Cisco switches, routers and firewalls. Previous employment in a SOC, CSIRT, or on a Security Response Team employed in the capacity as a Level I/II Analyst is preferable. Candidate must possess strong written and oral communication skills. Candidate must also be a team player with demonstrated initiative to work without constant guidance. This position reports to the SOC Chief and the Watch Officer on duty.   Job Requirements: Education: Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience: 7-9 yrs Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of related experience.   · Configure and reconfigure SOC workstations and servers · Maintain all SOC network devices (Cisco layer3 Switches, Routers and PIX & ASA Firewalls) · Maintain all SOC system and security monitoring servers such as HIDS/NIDS & Syslog, · Maintain all SOC Security Event Monitoring/Aggregation (SEM/SIM), to ensure maximum up time and availability · Install and maintain service packs and hot fixes – verifies that all patches, updates, etc are current. · Install new software on SOC systems as authorized by the SOC Chief and Configuration Change Control Board · Ensure Anti-Virus updates are up-to-date and propagated out to SOC systems · Verify monthly Anti-Virus updates are propagated on content filtering and proxy servers –verifies the Anti-Virus updates are pulled down twice daily · Administer the SOC Domain Controller and Mail Server · Administer and maintains all content filtering and proxy servers · Develop, implement, and verifies the integrity of the SOC disaster recovery process – verifies that full backups of all critical SOC servers are performed and verifies data integrity · Perform “Special projects” support - activities such as new product evaluation, customer demos, etc at the direction of the SOC Chief · Report daily activities to the Watch Officer on duty for incorporation into the daily shift reports · Maintain and administer the SOC shift reporting, Network/Security Status Weather Map and Security Clearing House web servers. · Maintain the databases and verifies the data feeds and data integrity from sources such as HIDS, NIDS, Firewall and the Router Syslog server, etc. that feed these resources · Assist with security and network monitoring, incident response and mitigation when required and as requested by the Watch Officer on duty · Perform other duties as assigned by the SOC Chief   Previous employment in a SOC, CSIRT, or on a Security Response Team employed in the capacity as a Level I/II Analyst is preferred.   U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance is required. Candidate must be capable of successfully passing a National Agency background check.           ************ ********  No Agencies Please ******************** Nortel Government Solutions offers a competitive salary, training reimbursement, education reimbursement, certification bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package. If competitive skills drive you to a challenge, fulfill your destiny by contacting us today and Apply Online at www.nortelgov.com Nortel Government Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We pledge equal access to employment, facilities, and programs, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status.Click here to apply for this job https://nortelgov.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/pm/click.cgi?job_id=15371&site_id=35 Location: MANASSAS, VA 20110 Job Category: IT/Software Development Reference Code: 15371 Learn more about us at www.nortelgov.com