Senior Security Engineer - Orlando, FL

Our enterprise-level client in Orlando, FL, has an immediate need to hire a Senior Security Engineer. Please see below for full details

Job Notes :

• 3-6+ month contract / extendable and perm possible with good performance.
• ASAP start date
• Onsite in Orlando, FL.
• Drug & Background required.
• Pay Rate $45-49 w2 per hour depending on experience

As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for the configuration, deployment, and day to day management of our customer's next generation security solutions in a 24 X 7 X 365 environment.

Additionally, you'll assist in monitoring, configuration changes, vulnerability remediation, account management, software updates and other additional tasks while working alongside our diverse team of cybersecurity experts.

This individual must be customer focused and be able to thrive in a complex and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Act as a subject matter expert for the customer's Intrusion Prevention, Network Access Control and Remote Access solutions.
• Maintain day to day security operations and continued documenting of the current environmental topology and defined services.
• Handle Security Incidents, IS Audits and Vulnerability Management.
• Assist in troubleshooting and problem solving a wide variety of client issues.
• Incorporate change management into all processes and procedures as outlined by the customer.
• Identify and resolve issues in a timely manner, set clear expectations, inspire and motivate others around you to perform well.
• Should be capable of effectively managing Client Escalations.
• Technical discussions with client for any activity.
• Ensuring that ticketed requests and issues are resolved and are closed on time (SLA measurements).
• High regard for ensuring Customer Satisfaction is the highest priority.

Basic Qualifications :

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with supporting network security solutions, such as Network IPS, Network Access Control and Remote Access.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with Antivirus and malware remediation.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and / or 3+ years of equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of network operating systems, network equipment and networking protocols.
• Candidate must have hands-on implementation and support experience NAC solution and devices.
• Candidate must have knowledge of security techniques, latest protocols and defenses against new viruses and other attacks.
• In-depth knowledge of security concepts such as cyber-attacks and techniques, threat vectors, risk management, incident management, etc.
• Experience in handling incidents / alerts related to Malware / Virus outbreak.
• Strong knowledge / experience of networking (routers, switches and wired / wireless topologies).
• Working knowledge of AAA services : ACS, Radius, RSA.
• Knowledge of VPN - IPSEC, SSL VPN : Gemalto, Juniper, F5 and Cisco.
• Network Security (multi-vendor) experience.
• In-depth trouble shooting and problem analysis skills.
• Experience in generating and analyzing reports, dashboards on alerts.
• Ability to handle high pressure situations with key stakeholders.
• Good communications skills, written as well as verbal.

Preferred Skills / Experience :

• 3+ years of McAfee Network Security Platform work experience (with McAfee Product Specialist (NSP) certification preferred).
• 3+ years of ClearPass v6.x work experience (with Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional (ACCP) certification preferred).
• 2+ years of McAfee Endpoint Security work experience.
• 2+ years of Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention work experience.
• 3+ years of Windows, Mac OSX and Linux experience.
• Prior experience with IT Security Technologies such as Site-to-Site VPN, Network IPS, Network Access Control, F5 Load Balancers, Entrust Certificate Authority and Virus / Malware remediation.
• Experience with change control policy and procedures.
• ITIL processes certification and / or experience.

Why Choose Merge IT?

We have a team of talented and ambitious professionals that drive growth by identifying and delivering top quality IT talent for our Fortune 100, enterprise-level clients (aka Big Name’ - think big banks, big pharma, etc.).

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