Cybersecurity and Network Administrator I

Cybersecurity and Network Administrator I at Specialized Recruiting Group - Metro East Area, Illinois Cybersecurity and Network Administrator I at Specialized Recruiting Group - Metro East Area, Illinois in Glen Carbon, Illinois Posted in 4 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Responsibilities Monitors endpoint anti-virus & malware, content-filtering, data loss prevention solutions, multi-factor authentication systems, device profiling systems, firewall rules, network ACLs, server configuration monitoring, network logging consolidation and event correlation systems. Assist with network infrastructure, network security, and network maintenance. Installs and maintains network & security operating systems; ensures that backup copies of all files are routinely made and securely stored at a separate location; maintains system documentation. Develops vulnerability remediation documentation and assists in the remediation of vulnerabilities both on server and network systems both cloud and physical. Installs, configures, and maintains network cabling and other networking or security equipment such as Switches, Wireless APs, Firewalls and UPS. Develops the skills necessary to manage network security solutions such as Cisco ASA Firewalls, Meraki Security Appliances, VPN (Remote Access & Site to Site) and Cisco Identity Services Engine (TACACS+ & Radius). Develops attack and penetration technologies to reduce threat landscape. Provides cybersecurity and network support for operational systems and assists in business planning, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Develops expertise in working with Network Packet Analyzers, Next-Generation Antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting Tools. Ability to occasionally support routine or emergency network or security changes during normal business hours, after-hours, on weekends or during holidays is required. At the direction of your supervisor this may involve travel on-site to a pre-determined location to support these changes. Provides first level technical support to users concerning network & security system operations. Qualifications Associates degree preferred, preferably in computer science, cybersecurity, network engineering, engineering, mathematics, or equivalent work experience. Required Skills Fundamental knowledge of networking & security concepts. Understand the OSI model, well-known and reserved ports & network cabling specifications. Understand encryption methods used in securing network traffic transiting unsecured networks. Hands-on technical troubleshooting capabilities (physical, virtual, logical). Ability to diagnose network cabling or network connectivity issues. Ability to run, terminate & cross-connect network cabling (copper & fiber). Familiarity with network monitoring tools.