Identify security issues and risks, and develop mitigation plans 
Ensure the overall security posture of the network 
Secure network by enforcing policies; defining and monitoring access 
Interpret Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and apply them to appropriate network devices 
Develop and interpret security policies and procedures 
Mentor junior members of the IP and security team 
Participate in security compliance efforts (e.g., PCI DSS and ISO27001)
Develop and deliver training materials and perform general security awareness and specific security technology training
Evaluate and recommend new and emerging security products and technologies
Participate in tier 2 and tier 3 security operations support
Participate in incident handling
Qualifications, Skills & Competencies:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
At least 3 - 4 years experience in infrastructure or application-level vulnerability testing and auditing
At least 3 years of system, network, and/or application security experience
3 - 4 years of experience working with: Cisco Routers & Switches, operating systems, (e.g. Windows and/or Linux), Network Administration, and TCP/IP
At least 2 years of experience working with Systems security, Network security, Firewalls, IDS / IPS, vulnerability assessments, incident response.
Consistent implementation of security solutions at different levels
Knowledge of network routing and security protocols and implementations: TCP/IP, SSL, IPSEC VPN, SSL VPN, and VLANs
Analyze events and logs using security event management tools
Strong experience and detailed technical knowledge in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security
Knowledge of network and web-related protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols)
Strong understanding of a process-driven environment
CCNA, CCSP or Security+ certification or equivalent
Strong written and verbal skills
Strong customer service experience and orientation required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demands of the Job:
Availability to work extra hours in times of emergency and specialized project deliveries.
Understand and manage the pressure of a 24x7 customer support environment
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve systems problems and issues