Job Title:

Lead Network Security Engineer

Reports to:

Manager, Cybersecurity and Network Services

Location:

Remote

Summary

At TBC, our core values are Passion, Partnership, and Innovation. Every day our team of highly qualified engineers and administrators work hard to empower our clients to transform and grow their companies.

As the Lead Network Security Engineer, you will be responsible for spearheading our network security initiatives, ensuring robust, secure, and efficient network operations. This role demands a high level of expertise in various networking technologies and security practices, along with the ability to lead and implement critical network projects. You will plan and design secure computer networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), the Internet, intranets, and other data communications systems. Additionally, you will be responsible for defining the overall structure of a network program and understanding all aspects of each solution from both a business and technical point of view.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Includes the following:

Analyze business requirements to develop technical network solutions and their frameworks.
Develop network technology roadmaps & advise clients on managing future IT needs.
Create and verify technical content in specialized areas, encompassing best practices, architectural designs, lab testing, and document publication, including guides for design, deployment, and integration of products and solutions.
Determine which IT products to use based on cost benefit analysis and research.
Manage technology vendors, assessing development and test strategies.
Coordinate with various teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies.
Educate clients and internal stakeholders about potential risks to secure support for IT strategies.
Develop reliable effort and cost estimates for solutions.
Interface directly with external clients to resolve complex network issues when incidents are escalated.
Develop and implement network security policies and procedures.
Design and integrate VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and other telecommunications systems.
Evaluate emerging network technologies to maximize performance, security & efficiency.
Test and evaluate network performance, and optimize/redesigning the network, where applicable May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer science, or related field
8+ years’ experience working with network design, engineering and support.
Proficient in SDWAN implementations and management
Experience with Cloud Networking solutions
In-depth understanding of Zero Trust security models
Expertise in VPN and Firewall technologies
Professional level network certs, such as CISCO or Juniper (i.e., Cisco CCNP R&S)
3+ years of Data Center Network Management or Support (Cisco/Nexus)
3+ years of Firewall Deployment, Management and/or Support (Cisco, Fortinet, or Palo Alto)
Proficient in a wide range of Layer 2/3 networking (OSPF, BGP, VPC, Load balancing) and security (VPN, ACLs, FW Clustering, IPS) technologies
Proven track record as technical lead on projects
Experience working with networks supporting VoIP or VDI environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in information Systems or related field
Experience with SolarWinds or similar management platforms preferred.
CCIE or CCAr: Cisco Certified Architect
Experience with DC-networking overlay protocols
Experience with Python and network automation
Experience with VMWare and cloud environments (Azure/AWS)
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
ITIL v3 or v4 certification

Working Conditions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A typical day in the life of a Lead Network Security Engineer might include:

Adjusting network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.
Communicating with customers and sales to determine customer needs.
Communicating with system users to ensure accounts are set up properly or to diagnose and solve operational problems. • Coordinating the installation of new equipment
Coordinating network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades
Developing technical documentation for solution procedures and/or designs
Leading solution design discussions
Deployment Planning & Strategy
Deploying and testing systems-related solutions
Working with technical writers to draft case studies and white papers.
Leveraging monitoring applications to track and manage infrastructure performance and capacity.
Researching industry trends and new technology infrastructures
Coordinating with technology providers/vendors for procurement, support and evaluation
Participating in ARB meetings in which new products and solutions are evaluated at an enterprise level.