Network Security Engineer (Network & Cybersecurity)

Job Description

Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants Inc BakerRisk is a global provider of process safety and risk management services to companies in the petroleum and chemical industries as well as engineering and testing services for government agencies and private companies involved with hazardous materials Utilizing advanced methodologies and proprietary in house tools BakerRisk engineers assess the consequences and risks associated with potentially catastrophic events including explosions fires and toxic material releases Position Summary BakerRisk is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Security Engineer with strong networking fundamentals who has evolved into a cybersecurity focused practitioner and is comfortable owning security operations Microsoft identity security and VMWareCloud networking in a small enterprise environment to join our Global Management Network team This role is responsible for the design implementation administration and security of BakerRisks enterprise network infrastructure cloud connectivity cybersecurity policy implementation tools \& infrastructure The ideal candidate will possess strong experience with enterprise networking technologies security architecture firewalls cloud networking and security monitoring with a successful track record working in a team oriented environment This individual will play a key role in protecting critical business systems while supporting a reliable scalable and secure technology environment across multiple office locations datacenters and cloud platforms This position offers the opportunity to work with modern technologies including Cisco Meraki Arista VMware Microsoft Azure SD WAN network segmentation Zero Trust principles EntraID MS365 and enterprise cybersecurity solutions Essential Responsibilities Network Engineering \& Infrastructure Design implement maintain and troubleshoot enterprise LAN WAN wireless and data center network infrastructureConfigure and manage Cisco Meraki and Arista network devicesAdminister VPN technologies and secure remote access solutionsManage SD WAN connectivity between offices cloud environments and datacentersMaintain IP address management IPAM network documentation and infrastructure diagramsMonitor network performance and availability while proactively identifying capacity and reliability improvementsImplement VMWare NSX NSX TCybersecurity \& Network Protection Serve as the primary technical owner for cybersecurity operations security controls and vulnerability management by designing implementing and continuously enhancing firewalls IDSIPS network segmentation Zero Trust architecture and other security initiatives in partnership with IT management and architecture leadershipAdminister and maintain perimeter security devices and cloud security controlsSupport vulnerability management remediation and risk reduction initiativesParticipate in incident detection investigation response and recovery activitiesMonitor security alerts and work with internal stakeholders to address threats and vulnerabilitiesImplement security hardening standards across network and cloud platformsAssist with regulatory and compliance initiatives including NIST 800 171 DFARS cybersecurity assessments and security auditsIdentity \& Microsoft Security Administer and secure Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID environmentsImplement and support identity security controls including MFA Conditional Access privileged access management and identity governanceSupport security compliance and operational controls across Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online Teams SharePoint and OneDriveLeverage Crowdstrike Falcon and related security platforms to improve detection response visibility and risk reductionPartner with infrastructure teams to improve identity security posture and reduce organizational riskCloud \& Hybrid Infrastructure Design configure and manage MS365 Azure \& VCF networking and hybrid connectivity solutions including virtual networks VPNs private connectivity network segmentation and secure integration between cloud and on premises environmentsImplement and maintain cloud security architectures and controls that protect VCF Azure hybrid infrastructure and business critical servicesCollaborate with infrastructure and architecture teams to ensure secure scalable and resilient cloud and hybrid deploymentsDocumentation \& Operational Excellence Develop and maintain detailed network diagrams standards procedures and operational documentation within ManageEngine OpsManagerParticipate in change management and project planning activitiesManage vendor relationships support contracts and technology evaluationsProvide Tier III escalation support for complex networking and security issuesParticipate in an on call rotation and support after hours maintenance as neededRequired Qualifications Bachelors degree or equivalent experience5 years of enterprise network engineering experienceDemonstrated ability to balance networking cybersecurity cloud technologies operational support documentation and project work within a small or mid sized IT organizationStrong experience with Cisco networking technologies including routing switching VPNs firewalls and network security controlsExperience with Microsoft Azure networking hybrid cloud connectivity and secure integration between cloud and on premises environmentsExperience supporting Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID administration and securityExperience implementing identity security controls including Multi Factor Authentication MFA Conditional Access privileged access controls and secure authentication practicesExperience securing Microsoft 365 environments and cloud based collaboration platformsKnowledge of network and cybersecurity principles including Zero Trust network segmentation secure remote access infrastructure hardening and risk reductionExperience with security monitoring vulnerability management remediation planning incident response and cybersecurity operationsExperience supporting cybersecurity compliance initiatives security assessments and NIST based security frameworksDemonstrated ability to balance networking cybersecurity cloud technologies operational support documentation and project work in a small or mid sized IT organizationStrong troubleshooting analytical documentation verbal communication and written communication skillsPreferred Qualifications Experience with Cisco Meraki and Arista networking platformsExperience with VMware networking technologies including NSX network virtualization distributed firewalling overlay networking logical routing and micro segmentationExperience with EDR CrowdStrike Falcon Microsoft Defender SIEM IDSIPS and security monitoring platformsFamiliarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework NIST 800 171 CMMC and DFARS compliance requirementsExperience supporting multi site environments and datacenter operationsExperience with scripting and automation using PowerShell Python \& ManageEngine or similar toolsPreferred Certifications One or more of the following certifications is preferredCCNP EnterpriseCCNP SecurityCISSPCompTIA SecurityMicrosoft Azure Administrator AZ 104Microsoft Azure Security Engineer AZ 500Palo Alto Fortinet or equivalent firewall certificationsVMWare vSphere or VCF CertificationWhat Success Looks Like Within the first year this individual will Strengthen BakerRisks network security postureImprove visibility into network and security eventsReduce organizational risk through improved segmentation and hardeningAssist with and help drive cybersecurity compliance initiatives including NIST 800 171 DFARS CMMC readiness activities security assessments remediation planning and audit preparationHelp modernize network and cloud infrastructure while maintaining high availability and performanceBakerRisk offers a competitive salary and benefit package including holiday vacation and sick leave pay medicaldental insurance 401k Employee Stock Ownership Plan ESOP and potential for a year end bonus Position and pay DOE BakerRisk is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law Additional Information For additional information please see our website at wwwBakerRiskcom