Network Security Engineer

Work Where You Can Make an IMPACT

We are looking to hire a full-time Network Security Engineer for our Getzville, NY location. We are looking for someone local who can be on site during the work week to help and support our clients and troubleshoot their technical problems. If you have growth mentality and love working with clients to support their technical needs this job is perfect for you.

The Network and Security Engineer is responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining new and existing systems and infrastructure. Provide level 3 support to IT staff and Aspire employees. The Engineer is responsible for assessing systems, determining problems, providing solutions to issues that arise, designing systems, upgrading systems, maintaining systems and designing solutions to improve systems while applying and considering security best practices and CIS controls.

• The Network Engineer’s role is to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the information systems that support core organizational functions
• Network expertise in implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network infrastructure devices, including: firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points and controllers
• Troubleshoot issues related to network infrastructure and assist with network configuration
• Monitor, analyze and respond to infrastructure events
• Oversee and provide operations support including account management, workflow, log analysis, troubleshooting and service optimization
• Participate in the design of information and operational support systems
• Liaise with vendors and other departments for problem resolution, project input, and troubleshooting
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support
• Role will be working in a predominately Dell\Fortinet environment and be responsible for routers, switches, VPNs, and firewalls
• Participate in general IT operations and user support

Required Skills:

• Associate degree in a technology-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with Systems Administration of Windows Servers, VMware, Azure
• 3+ years in Networking (Layer 2/3)
• Strong understanding of enterprise-class networks, switches, and routers (Fortinet\Fortigate, Dell)
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience with network firewalls and threat prevention
• Experience with Cloud Infrastructure: Microsoft 365: SharePoint, OneDrive, Azure

Preferred skills:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent experience on Cisco infrastructure or equivalent Dell\Fortinet
• IT experience within a multi-location organization
• Advanced knowledge of networking principles and operating systems.
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) highly desirable
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) highly desirable
• VMWare Certification highly desirable
• Ability to quickly diagnose issues and suggest solutions
• Experience with Fortigate or equivalent (Firewalls)
• Strong knowledge of Networking Topology and Design
• Systems Architectural design, and Network Security Administration.
• VMWare Certification highly desirable
• Administration Veeam
• Ability to quickly diagnose issues and suggest solutions
• Experience with Fortigate or equivalent (Firewalls)
• Strong knowledge of Networking Topology and Design
• Cybersecurity & Network Security Administration.
• Microsoft / Cisco certifications are a plus

Salary range: $80,000 – $95,000 annually