We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network & Security Engineer to join a dynamic enterprise team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects and provide expert support across a complex network environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for cutting-edge technologies, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.
location: Lincoln, Nebraska
job type: Permanent
salary: $105,000 - 130,000 per year
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Infrastructure Management & Support: Provide expert-level deployment, configuration, support, administration, and maintenance of diverse IT infrastructure components.
- Network & Security Operations: Manage and troubleshoot complex network environments, including campus, data center, and WAN, with a strong focus on security best practices.
- Firewall & VPN Management: Administer and troubleshoot next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto), including connectivity requests and VPN tunnel management.
- Project & Operational Excellence: Participate in both project-based initiatives and day-to-day operational support, ensuring seamless and efficient network performance.
- On-Call & After-Hours Support: Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation and perform after-hours changes as needed.
- Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with diverse stakeholders, including customers, system owners, and technical teams, to gather requirements, analyze feasibility, and recommend optimal solutions.
- Knowledge Sharing & Training: Provide technical training and support to users with varying levels of IT proficiency.
qualifications:
- 5-7+ years of hands-on experience in network and security administration, with a focus on routing/switching, data center, wireless, security, VPN, collaboration, virtualization, and cloud technologies.
- Expertise in Cisco ISR and ASR routers, Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, and Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
- Strong understanding of network protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VPN technologies (IPSec, GlobalProtect), and security best practices (IPS, IDS, SSL decryption, URL filtering).
- Proficiency in network automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, VBscript).
- Experience with network monitoring systems and packet capture analysis.
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
skills:
- Familiarity with NIST standards and controls.
- Experience with NAC/Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Network Load Balancing (F5)
- Experience with SD-WAN Technologies.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
