Network Security Specialist

Type:

• Contract

Full Time or Part Time:

• Full-Time

Pay Rate:

• TBD

Location:

• Tallahassee, FL

Language Requirements:

• Write, read, and speak English fluently.

Language Preferences:

• N/A

Job Overview:

This is an intermediate professional level role. Develops security solutions for medium to high complex assignments. Works on multiple projects as a team member and lead network-related security components. May coach more junior technical staff.

In this role you will be involved in the full life cycle of network security management. Assists in the development and implementation of security policies, procedures and measures in a networking environment. Responsible for firewall configuration, maintenance, monitoring and other various network security measures. Performs security assessments and reviews networking initiatives for security compliance. Prepares status reports on security matters to develop security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures. Involved in the continual improvement of the network infrastructure and implementation of new security-based technologies. Evaluates and recommends security products for various platforms in the networking environment. Educates users about network security policies and consults on security issues. Must have broad technical knowledge of client/server, network topology and network/infrastructure security. And other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of combined IT and security work experience with a broad exposure to infrastructure/network and multi-platform environments. 
• Requires knowledge of security issues, techniques and implications across all existing computer platforms.

Experience Preferences:

• TBD

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift light equipment or materials, generally up to 30-50 pounds.
• Adequate vision to perform tasks effectively, including close and distance work.
• Good hearing ability to effectively communicate and respond to auditory cues.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Education Preferences:

• TBD

Training Schedule:

• TBD

Schedule:

• TBD

Dress Code:

• Business Casual

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO (Paid Time Off)

Additional Information:

Drug screening, background and reference checks are performed if required. Valid identification and reliable transportation required. We are an E-Verify employer. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Our employees are authorized to work in the United States.