Cybersecurity and Network Administrator I

Specialized Recruiting Group - Metro East Area, Illinois
Collinsville, IL

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.

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