Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $110,000-140,000

Candidates: please apply without recruiter or agency intervention with integrity and honesty about your experience. Lucent Group, Inc., vet all listed information on applicant resumes.

Network Security Engineer

Position Summary: The Network Security Engineer is entirely and consistently responsible to protect computers, networks, programs, and data from unauthorized access or damage. Managing development, strategic planning, and implementation and potential threats to the security of the client networks.

Job Requirements

• Secure and protect client network and facilities against intrusions and misuse of resources by using up to date systems, processes, and technologies
• Plan and implement system redundancies at all levels to minimize system downtime and increase security of the ITS network.
• Ensure that only authorized personnel have digital access to networks and their individual components. Regularly audit user permissions and maintain strict access control points.
• Maintain a secure and encrypted database that holds all sensitive documentation, encryption keys, administrative credentials, and password-protected resources.
• Support physical and logical security measures for all clients and corporate network infrastructure and connected facilities
• Develop and implement network security strategies, policies, and procedures
• Continuously monitor the organizations network for potential security breaches and unusual activity.
• Utilize event management tools to detect and respond in a timely matter
• Analyze network traffic and logs for potential vulnerabilities
• Respond to network security incidents and perform a root cause analysis
• Plan and implement future security strategies
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans
• Ensure the network complies with internal security policies and procedures
• Stay informed about the latest cyber security threats and trends
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field, required,
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in a network security related role.
• Microsoft, Cisco or AWS certification
• 5-10 years of IT support, network administration or cybersecurity experience
• Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, or COBIT)
• Familiarity with tools (SIEM systems, firewalls, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanners)
• Strong communication and incident response skills
• Ability to develop and enforce security policies
• Risk assessment and mitigation experience
• Documented experience in responding to network security events
• Experience with software such as SentinelOne, Rapid7, Manage Engine, Microsoft defender, Malwarebytes or similar products
• Experience with Intrusion and Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
• Understanding of encryption and cryptography techniques
• Penetration testing experience is preferred but not required
• Software Security and Coding experience a plus
• Hold one of the certificates listed below:
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

At Lucent Group Inc, we believe that diversity drives innovation, strengthens teams, and enhances our ability to serve our global community. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We welcome applicants of all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, religions, disabilities, and veteran statuses. Our hiring practices are rooted in equity and respect, and we actively seek to eliminate bias throughout our recruitment process. If you share our values and are excited to contribute to a culture of belonging, we encourage you to applyeven if your experience doesnt perfectly align with every qualification listed. We value potential and passion just as much as credentials.

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