Amtex Systems Inc is an information technology and talent solutions company offering talent and BI consulting to the companies in US for over 20 years.
Our solutions are designed to fill resource gaps, by providing the right candidates who deliver value to the organization. Our propensity to nurture and build strong relationships with our clients helps us better understand their business demands and gives us the ability to provide services that are on time and rise above the rest.
Role: Sr. Network Security Engineer
Location: 2 days a week in Alpharetta
Duration: 6 months to start
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to join our network team. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in designing, implementing, and managing advanced network security solutions.
A deep understanding of Cisco Firepower/FMC, Cisco Tetration, AlgoSec, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and Implementation:
- Architect, configure, and deploy Cisco Firepower/FMC solutions for advanced threat detection, firewall management, and intrusion prevention.
- Implement and manage Cisco Tetration for comprehensive workload protection, network visibility, and micro-segmentation.
- Utilize AlgoSec to automate network security policy management, optimize firewall rules, and ensure continuous compliance.
- Deploy and maintain Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control (NAC) and secure authentication.
- Policy Management:
- Utilize company incident management system to respond to whitelisting requests and make approved policy and rule adjustments within Cisco FMC
- Respond to and investigate security incidents, providing detailed analysis and recommendations for remediation.
- Collaboration and Support:
- Work closely with network engineers, system administrators, and other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of security solutions within the broader IT infrastructure.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior network security engineers and assist in the development of their technical skills.
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Cisco Firepower/FMC, Tetration, AlgoSec, and ISE, offering support and troubleshooting assistance as needed.
- **Continuous Improvement:**
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in network security technologies, threats, and industry trends.
- Identify opportunities for improving existing security solutions and processes, driving innovation within the security team.
- Participate in the evaluation and selection of new security tools and technologies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience in network security engineering, with a focus on Cisco security technologies.
- Extensive experience with Cisco Firepower/FMC, Cisco Tetration, AlgoSec, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
- Strong understanding of network protocols, firewall management, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network access control (NAC).
- Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).
- Relevant certifications such as CCNP Security, CCIE Security, CISSP, or similar are highly desirable.
- Proficiency with common network routing protocols like OSPF,BGP, and EIGRP
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Preferred Skills:**
- Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and securing hybrid environments.
- Experience with automation and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PHP, PowerShell) for security operations.
