Summary

The Network Security Engineer is responsible for provisioning, deployment, configuration, and administration of the day-to-day operations for the security posture of the network. These include firewalls, routers, switches, various network-monitoring tools, and virtual private networks (VPNs). Checks for security breaches, checks Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, supports, and updates response programs and processes, evaluates, and responds to cyber-attacks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Serves as primary point-of-contact in reviewing threats and vulnerabilities and ensuring servers and firewalls are properly configured and managed.
• Designing and implementing new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks.
• Installing, configuring, and supporting network equipment including routers, proxy servers, switches, WAN accelerators, DNS and DHCP.
• Procuring network equipment and managing subcontractors involved with network installation.
• Configuring firewalls, routing, and switching to maximize network efficiency and security.
• Maximizing network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Arranging scheduled upgrades.
• Investigating faults in the network.
• Updating network equipment to the latest firmware releases.
• Reporting network status to key stakeholders.
• Serves as the technology contact for the College’s Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance program.
• Ensure the necessary network scans are performed to support PCI compliance.
• Review, report on, and lead efforts to have corrected abnormal network security scan results.
• Monitor current reports of computer and network viruses to decide when to ensure systems have up-to-date virus protection.
• Perform risk assessments and execute tests of infrastructure related data processing systems to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
• Evaluate and respond to cyber-attacks. 
• Establish procedures to protect data and evidence for use in prosecuting cybercrime.
• Works with other divisions/departments on projects/issues related to the security, infrastructure, telephone system, and customer care. Document's efforts, progress, and completion.
• Designs, updates, and modifies the College’s voice, video, and data infrastructure to meet needs.
• Administers the core and outlying hubs and switches.
• Administers the College’s remote access systems such as the Virtual Private Network (VPN) and other remote access systems.
• Administers the College’s security devices such as firewalls, intrusion protection systems, and bandwidth management systems.
• Uses specialized network management tools such as protocol analyzer and network management software to support and analyze overall circuit performance.
• Analyses network protocols and traffic patterns as part of network troubleshooting efforts.
• Analyzes vendor hardware and software for performance, fit and recommends solutions.
• Performs routine backups of infrastructure electronics configurations.
• Aids with network wiring installation.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Replace tools and other service support equipment after use.
• Provide courteous and professional service.
• Maintains continuity binders.
• Enters solutions into Help Desk database.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned in support of the College's goals and core values.

Supervisory Responsibility: This job has no supervisory responsibilities