Network Security Specialist

Cook Systems•Tampa, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Network Security Specialist to manage the full life cycle of network security within our organization. This role is essential in developing and implementing security policies and measures, ensuring our networking environment is secure and compliant with industry standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 3 years of combined IT and security work experience with exposure to infrastructure/network and multi-platform environments.
Broad technical knowledge of client/server, network topology, and network/infrastructure security.
Knowledge of security issues, techniques, and implications across existing computer platforms.
Ability to develop security solutions for medium to high complexity assignments.
Experience working on multiple projects as a team member and leading network-related security components.
Capability to coach more junior technical staff.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and measures in a networking environment.
Configure, maintain, and monitor firewalls and other network security measures.
Perform security assessments and review networking initiatives for security compliance.
Prepare status reports on security matters and develop security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures.
Contribute to the continual improvement of network infrastructure and implementation of new security-based technologies.
Evaluate and recommend security products for various platforms within the networking environment.
Educate users about network security policies and consult on security issues.