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Under the direction of the Manager of Information Technology, theNetwork Engineer will play a critical role in the operation,maintenance, and optimization of the networking infrastructure of thecompany with a strong emphasis on leveraging Cisco technologies. Thisposition will also be a part of the overall IT (InformationTechnology) department and will work as a part of the team onall the broader systems and responsibilities in theservice of the corporation: Specific duties may include, but not belimited to the following:

• Designing, deploying, and managing Cisco Firepower Threat Defense(FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC) solutions acrossenterprise environments, including physical, virtual, andcloud-delivered deployments.
• Configuring and tuning advanced Cisco security features, includingintrusion prevention system (IPS), malware protection, URLfiltering, Domain Name System (DNS)-based security, SecurityIntelligence, and Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security(SSL/TLS) decryption policies
• Deploying and integrating Cisco Secure Firewall solutions in cloudenvironments, including), Microsoft Azure, while supportingcentralized policy management and secure connectivity across hybrid infrastructures
• Maintaining and Developing client-facing security architectures,integrating Cisco platforms with security information and eventmanagement (SIEM) tools and automation solutions, and deliveringrecommendations that align technical requirements, compliance needs,and business objectives
• Respond to and resolve Help Desk Tickets by troubleshootingtechnical hardware, software, internet, etc. issues and providingend user support.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

BA/BS degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, CyberSecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience may beconsidered in lieu of the degree). CCNP Security or CCIE Securitycertification is preferred

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 5 years of experience designing, deploying, andmanaging Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC) in enterprise environments, includingphysical appliances, virtual instances, and cloud-delivered FirewallManagement Center (cdFMC) is required.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience with 802.1X Network Access Control (NAC), guest lifecycle management, profiling policies,TrustSec segmentation, and Cisco Firepower capabilities includingintrusion prevention system (IPS), malware protection, UniformResource Locator (URL) filtering, Domain Name System (DNS)-basedsecurity, Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) decryption, and cloud firewall deployments in Microsoft Azure.
• Progressive proven experience in troubleshooting of network,hardware, and software issues.
• Additional cybersecurity certifications such as CertifiedInformation Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC SecurityEssentials (GSEC), or GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender are a plus.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work well with all levels of employees andoutside contacts
• Proven ability to demonstrate to work as a part of team effectively
• Demonstrated skills at effective project management
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, troubleshooteffectively and make timely and sound decisions
  • Proven ability to design, assess, and troubleshootenterprise network security environments using Ciscosecurity technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement and manage CiscoFirepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower ManagementCenter (FMC).
  • Proven ability to support 802.1X network access control,profiling, guest access, TrustSec segmentation, and policyenforcement requirements
  • Ability to analyze and tune firewall, intrusion preventionsystem (IPS), Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security(SSL/TLS) decryption, and threat prevention controls.
  • Ability to support secure network and firewall deploymentsacross on-premises, campus, data center, and cloud environments.

Houston Forensic Science Center offers a competitive salary andbenefit package.