Security Engineer/Network Engineer

Apex Systems Inc is currently seeking experienced Security Engineer/Netowrk Engineers for the following position:

Work with application developers to understand application fingerprints and data flows and to configure policy point devices to pass appropriate traffic and only appropriate traffic in concert with existing security policies
o Work with security policy point vendors to evaluate new and emerging products for relevance on Comcast security model
o Understand security zone concepts in the context of a large ISP
o Create layer three drawings for location of, type of, and number of network policy points including but not limited to Firewalls and ACL?s creating an appropriate number of trust zones, in concert with existing security policies
o Assist application developers to understand end to end traffic flows and to create and implement troubleshooting and test scripts
o Evaluation of firewall and router logs and traffic routing validating that appropriate traffic is being passed between application elements
o Enhance current security practices and participate in the review of security incidents to identify solutions that will prevent future occurrences.
o Design telemetry connectivity such as VPN?s for OSS and provisioning traffic between central and remote data centers
o Design and refine security processes, and create documentation and training material hold training sessions as required
o Take lead role as assigned on various interdepartmental projects
o Provide technical tier 5 support for policy point device problems
o Follow Engineering design life cycle with proper documentation handoff to Operations and Implementation groups ensuring that all detailed designs adhere to established network standards
o Maintain consistent records and documentation of all detailed network designs and configuration data
o Keep the appropriate people informed and aware of the status and progress of work activities and business issues that affect the department
Experience:
o Solid familiarity with at least one preferably 2 firewall vendors such as Checkpoint or Nokia
o At least 4 yrs of direct experience in the design and comprehensive understanding of IP Security concepts including well-known services, ports, and protocols and socket programming.
o Understand well known network exploit techniques such as SYN flooding and IP fragmentation and relevant defense strategies against such attacks.
o Understand centralized authentication authorization and accounting services such as those provided by RADIUS servers and/or certificate authority servers and the integration of such servers into security posture for network elements such as servers, databases and routers.
o Understand device hardening concepts and process to audit devices for appropriate hardening including Unix and NT servers.
o Expected to understand secure lights out and out of band management approaches including terminal servers and KVM over IP technologies.


Apex Systems is a leading provider of technology staffing solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-sized clients across North America. With a core focus on Information Technology, Telecommunications, and Engineering, and a proven recruiting model, Apex Systems has become one of the most in-demand staffing companies around for providing short-term, long-term, and temp-to-perm staffing solutions.

 

Apex Systems offers the following to all employees: Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Short Term Disability - Hospitalization Coverage - Matching 401(k) ?

Direct Deposit - Weekly Pay Periods - Overtime Pay ?  Referral Bonuses

 

Paid Vacations, Holiday Pay,  and Training Opportunities are available primarily for long-term contracts.

 

Apex Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages minorities and females to apply.