What you'll do...
Position: Network Engineer II, Information Security
Job Location: 811 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716
Duties: Enhances the network security infrastructure by monitoring network performance via available network tools; writing change control installation plans; installing network security infrastructure; assisting team members with changes; working with suppliers and senior team members to review system performance; identifying and recommending improvements to network alerts and monitors; recommending and documenting improvements; assisting in network security design; assessing potential network security issues and identifying solutions; and conducting audits on network rules, alerts, and monitors on a scheduled basis. Resolves network security infrastructure issues (for example, firewalls, intrusion protection, advanced anti-malware, remote access) by troubleshooting and diagnosing issues through root cause analysis; taking corrective action to address performance problems; supporting large-scale, cross-department production issues; resolving support problems in a timely manner; providing updates to customers, project leads, and management team on problem resolution status; and driving supplier participation during problem resolution. Evaluates and balances industry standards and best practices with business needs of network - infrastructure designs; Identify optimal topologies, platforms, and protocols; Document associated design decisions and trade-offs. Assists as part of a design team to specify and outline parts of larger network infrastructure components and systems. Participates in setting the technical direction for the team by making recommendations; providing input in the development of technology roadmaps; assisting senior team members in gathering business and technical requirements to support new network security implementations; participating in the evaluation of supplier products; implementing best practices; and informing stakeholders of impactful issues. Network Operations: Network Monitoring and Alerting tools; Monitoring Metrics and KPIs (for example Availability, Mean time between Failure (MTBF), Mean Time To Recover (MTTR) etc.); Service Level Indicator (SLIs) (for example request latency, availability, error rate etc.) to maintain updated log and documentation of day-to-day levels of network performance. Monitors current performance data to ensure adherence to defined SLOs for simple network applications/systems. Comprehends the different types of alerts generated by the monitoring tools.
Minimum education and experience required: Master's degree or the equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field; OR Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field plus 2 years of experience in information technology or related experience.
Skills required:Must have experience with: Deploying and tuning IDS/IPS solutions like Snort, Suricata, or Palo Alto Threat Prevention, monitoring and analyzing network traffic for malicious activities, applying encryption, data loss prevention (DLP), and access control measures to protect sensitive data; Managing, configuring, and optimizing firewalls such as Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Check Point, implementing firewall rules, NAT policies, and VPN configurations; Leading security projects using Agile, Scrum, or PMP methodologies, coordinating with IT, security, and business teams to ensure network security alignment; Utilizing SIEM tools like Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel for real-time security monitoring, conducting forensic analysis and threat hunting to detect and mitigate breaches; Conducting security assessments of vendors and third-party providers, ensuring vendors meet security requirements and comply with organizational policies; Security Awareness & Training: Developing and delivering cybersecurity awareness programs, training employees on phishing prevention, secure coding, and policy adherence; Conducting security audits and risk assessments, conducting security risk assessments and evaluating potential threats, vulnerabilities, and impact on the organization, implementing risk mitigation strategies and continuous monitoring; Managing IPSec and SSL VPNs for secure remote access, ensuring proper encryption and authentication mechanisms; Understanding and applying frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS to ensure compliance, and mapping internal security controls to industry standards; Conducting internal/external audits to identify gaps and ensure adherence to security policies, developing and maintaining cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices; GRC platforms like RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC, LogicGate, OneTrust, automating compliance tracking and risk reporting. Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills.
Rate of pay: $84,781.00 - 155,000.00/year
