Network Security Engineer

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Network Security Engineer

IT Data Network

Full Time

86224BR

Job Summary

The Network Security Engineer within the University of California, San Francisco's (UCSF) Information Technology (IT) department will ensure the security and integrity of UCSF's network infrastructure. The Network Security Engineer supports the planning, design, optimization, implementation, audit, and troubleshooting of network security systems. The Engineer improves the overall security posture of UCSF and its assets. The Security Engineer will partner with other teams, including security operations, governance, and system administrators, to successfully design and deploy required solutions to harden UCSF platforms.

The Network Security Engineer will

• Configure / Install and manage various network security devices, features, and technologies including, but not limited to Firewalls, DDI (DNS, DHCP and IP Address Management), VPN, Network Access Control solutions, Web Filtering solutions, CASB and SASE systems, Intrusion Detection / Prevention systems, Network Packet Brokers, and Network Traffic Visibility solutions
• Fulfill project requests and tasks for our clients (Firewall Policy, VPN tunnel creation, DDI, CASB Incident Response, applying web filter entries, etc.)
• Manage and mitigate vulnerabilities for the devices that are backed by the Network Security Team
• Resolve problems and break / fix incidents on the enterprise network and its network security systems.
• Provide administrative-level technical network security implementation skill set for enterprise and Data Center environments of UCSF
• Assist in the development of network device hardening standards
• Apply professional communications concepts, industry practices, and relevant policies, procedures, and objectives to resolve highly complex issues.
• Establish methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to obtain results.
• Interface with management, IT-Security and vendors to develop and implement new solutions to meet business requirements
• Serve as an escalation point for junior staff

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $136,000 - $195,000 (Annual Rate).

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Department Description

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is distinguished as a leading academic healthcare organization, home to groundbreaking discoveries, world-class education, and exceptional healthcare services. Infrastructure Services (IS) is the backbone of the technological infrastructure, assuring the technical services that enable the academic, medical, and research missions of the organization. Beyond a focus on maintaining systems and resolving issues, we are committed to nurturing the potential of our team members and empowering them to excel. UCSF Infrastructure Services provides 24 / 7 support to the University community, upholding the highest level of responsiveness and reliability at all times for our customers. IS values innovation and excellence in ensuring secure and efficient IT services, regardless of the hour or complexity of the issue.

The Network Security Engineer will report to the Manager, Network Security, who serves as the network security technical leader for the network services team at UCSF. The Network Security Engineer is responsible for the physical design, documentation, and implementation of all network security services under the network security portfolio.

Ensures IT meets both the current and future network service needs of a broad range of customers, partners, and key stakeholders in administrative and academic units. Guides a team of engineers to drive innovative solutions, ensuring the delivery of best-in-class service to UCSF. Directs strategic and operational planning to achieve business goals, prioritizing initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization. Ensures flexible, efficient, and reliable systems able to adjust to future demands consistent with the health and campus growth and vision.

The IT Network Services department is comprised of Network Security, Network Field Services, Network Wired and Wireless Services, and Network Infrastructure Services. We are one of a few organizations within the Academic Healthcare space with an IT Network Organization that supports clinical, research, and academic environments. With an overall customer satisfaction rating of 95%, we take pride in our work and our community service, research, academic, and health care missions.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

License / Certification

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000545 COMM AND NETWORK TCHL ANL 4

Job Category

Clinical Systems / IT Professionals

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Center Building (SF)

Work Style

Flexible

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Mon-Fri, 9-5, as required after hours support