Position Overview: 

The Network Security Engineer is a technical, hands-on expert responsible for analyzing, designing, documenting, implementing, and configuring complex network and security infrastructure. Working closely with NOC, IP Operations, Video Operations, and other technical/business units, the Network Security Engineer provides MOPs necessary for deploying network & security changes. This role requires a deep understanding of network architecture, routing protocols, and security frameworks. This is a networking and security combination role.

Company Benefits: 

Along with that rewarding feeling, you’ll be given the Power to Succeed in your career while enjoying ongoing training and a generous benefits package designed to be flexible and relevant to your needs. You'll find many advantages to joining the team such as:

·       Health, vision, and dental insurance 

·       Education Enrichment up to $5,000 per year for qualified employees 

·       401(k) with generous company match 

·       Paid vacation, holidays and flex paid time off 

·       Employee discounts

·       Training and professional development 

·       And much more! 

Position Responsibilities:

•         Design, implement, and manage complex network architecture to meet requirements from various business units
•         Support network and security infrastructure and controls, including, but not limited to Routers, Switches, SD-WAN, Firewalls, VPN, TACACS, netflow based tools, etc.
•         Develop and implement disaster recovery plans for the network; assist in conducting periodic  internal and external audits to assess security/risk in the Mediacom network
•         Ensure network systems comply with relevant regulatory and compliance standards
•         Participate in incident triage, analysis, response, and remediation for network outages, intrusions, attacks, and other incidents
•         Assist in developing network-specific security policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures
•         Implement automation scripts and tools to streamline repetitive network tasks
•         Manage network services and configurations, recommending and implementing changes that will improve overall company network security
•         Assist in evaluating and developing solutions for complex network and security technologies for enterprise and service provider environments
•         Work with network hardware and software vendors to evaluate new products and technologies
•         Lead and/or participate in network-related projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
•         Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into effective network solutions; collaborate with IT to design and implement hybrid cloud network solutions
•         Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor

Position Requirements:

•         Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or Information Technology preferred 
•         5 to 7 years of technical hands-on networking and security experience
•        A solid background in network administration and architecture, and an in-depth understanding of communication protocols and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF)
•         Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices
•         Familiarity with access control models and network security, knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g., Python)
•         Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools
•         Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, VPN, netflow, and other network security tools
•         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to assimilate, analyze, and correlate large amounts of forensic data from various network, operating system, application, and security devices, logs, and alerts
•         Experience in handling networking and security for a large enterprise network or service provider network
•         Ability to present and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical staff as well as senior management
•         Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•         Ability to work well under pressure, meeting multiple deadlines
•         Ability and willingness to take on additional tasks as assigned

 Preferred Experience/Skills:

•         Cloud networking experience
•         Networking and security certifications (CCNA, CCNP, etc)
•         Familiarity with Cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001