Network Security Engineer
About The Position
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a Network Security Engineer to join our Information Technology team. This role is central to designing, protecting, and optimizing enterprise-wide infrastructure across the U.S., ensuring performance and security in support of mission-critical operations. You will serve as a hands-on SME in enterprise networking, cybersecurity, and identity/access management. The ideal candidate will bring depth in Cisco technologies, Microsoft Azure, endpoint protection, and compliance frameworks (NIST, CMMC). You'll collaborate across teams, solve complex technical challenges, and play a critical role in both daily operations and long-range infrastructure planning.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in networking and cybersecurity roles.
- Proficiency with Cisco firewalls, routers, switches, and Microsoft Intune/Azure/AD.
- Working knowledge of security protocols, scripting (PowerShell), and Microsoft 365.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171, CIS Controls, and CMMC 2.0.
Nice To Haves
- Certifications such as CCNA, Microsoft Azure, or other cybersecurity credentials are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Configure, implement, and manage LAN/WAN systems, firewalls, NAC, and intrusion detection/prevention solutions.
- Monitor systems for vulnerabilities, performance issues, and external threats; respond with appropriate remediation.
- Support incident response, forensic analysis, and root cause remediation.
- Partner with leadership to align infrastructure decisions with risk management and compliance (NIST SP 800-171, CMMC 2.0, JSOX).
- Develop and maintain documentation for operations, DR planning, and audit readiness.
- Lead or contribute to projects involving network upgrades, cloud migrations, and vendor integrations.
- Mentor junior staff and serve as a technical resource to cross-functional partners.
- Coordinate with third-party contractors and vendors as needed.
Benefits
- A work environment that values diversity, inclusion & belonging
- Day 1 Benefits & Competitive Salary
- Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing Program
- Clear pathways for Career, Leadership and Personal Development
- Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
- Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels
- Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits, generous company paid life insurance & short-term disability programs
- Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!
- Employee Resource Groups to network, build a sense of community and enhance one's career and personal development
- comprehensive benefits package
- 10 paid vacation days
- 8 paid personal days
- 8 paid scheduled holidays
- 3 paid floating holidays
- generous short-term disability program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
