Freelance Remote Vulnerability Management Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This position is onsite and is available to be filled at any Huntington Corporate office location (see location options on posting)

Network Engineer 3 (Vulnerability Management) will be responsible for identifying, analyzing and mitigating vulnerabilities within HNB’s network infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments of outstanding vulnerabilities in the network infrastructure space (Routers/Switches/Firewalls/Load balancers, Wireless Lan Controllers, Network Service Appliances).
• Analyze identified vulnerabilities, prioritize and plan paths to remediation.
• Collaborate with platform engineering teams and operations teams to apply security patches, workarounds, or mitigations in timely manner while minimizing operational disruptions.
• Ensure the vulnerability management practices align with standards and internal policies.
• Maintains current knowledge of hardware, software and network technology and recommends modifications as required.
• Maintains up-to-date documentation on vulnerability status, patch management, and remediation efforts. Provide regular reports to senior management on vulnerability management efforts and progress.
• Provide technical guidance and training to IT staff on vulnerability management best practices and secure configuration procedures.
• Provide after hours and on-call support for vulnerability mitigation as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting end to end network technologies such as routers, switches, VPN appliances, firewalls, proxy's, load Balancers, DNS appliances, and wireless devices. 
• 2+ years of professional experience with automation and scripting in a Network enterprise environment.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls, F5 Load Balancers, AVI/NSX Advanced Load Balancers, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Data Center switching (Arista and Cisco Nexus devices).
• Experience with UNIX/Linux.
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell).
• Automation experience using Ansible (Core/Tower/AAP or AWX).
• Experience with APIs, integrations (Service-Now, Splunk etc.).
• Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and network device configurations.
• Advanced understanding of business technology drivers and their impact on architecture design.
• Proficient in more than one specific infrastructure technology.
• Advanced understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (NIST, CIS).
• Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize. Self-directed and accountable.
• Experience with a cloud platform such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Technical certifications such as Cisco CCNP-Enterprise or Datacenter, Palo Alto PCNSA, PCNSE, or F5, CISSP, CEH or Security +.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal) and ability to work both independently and in a group.
• Experience navigating highly technical issues and terms to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in an enterprise environment and previous banking/financial industry experience is a plus.

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Workplace Type:

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds:  in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range:

The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education.  Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan.  In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). 

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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