Blue Mantis

Provides managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud services

Network Security Engineer

Network Engineering & AdministrationPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeRemote in USA$100k - $140k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience deploying, configuring, and architecting networking technologies focused on routing, switching, and general network security best practices, including at least 3 years in customer-facing positions.
Minimum CCNA or comparable level of knowledge.
Fortinet NSE 6 and NSE 7.
Knowledge of Azure and AWS.
Experience with Aruba ClearPass, Aruba switches, and wireless networking.
Experience with Cisco Firepower Services and Palo Alto security services.
Understanding of encryption and SSL/TLS technologies and best practices.
Experience working for or with local government, service providers, and/or enterprise customers.
Experience with large data center or enterprise/campus designs, architecture, deployment, and configuration using physical and virtual appliances; familiarity with applications driving modern infrastructure design in private and public cloud.
Experience with STP, Nexus vPC, IPSEC/SSLVPN, VRF, MPLS, OSPF, BGP, and multi-homed environments.
Experience with data center network services, including security, load balancing, and DNS, at virtual and physical levels.
Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, HP, Aruba, and CATO products, including firewall, routing/switching, SASE, wireless, and security products.
Experience with wireless networking technologies, including access-control platforms such as Cisco ISE or Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager.
Knowledge of IPS/IDS and other next-generation firewall features and capabilities.
Ability to write incident and problem record documentation to support daily efforts.
Ability to work on an on-call rotation as needed.
B.S., B.A., or M.S. degree, or equivalent technical training.

Responsibilities

Participate in daily network, firewall, and operational support.
Troubleshoot network issues and failures using best practices and a structured troubleshooting methodology; assess situations, identify solutions, and implement changes to network topologies to ensure stability and functionality.
Provide technical analysis of operational issues and remediations during troubleshooting, ensuring documentation and procedures are followed and updated during active events; report to management.
Stay current on emerging technologies and products, including attaining certifications and participating in industry events as appropriate.
Work with stakeholders to lead problem solving, evolve the system roadmap, and make critical decisions.
Provide clear communication and regular updates and reports to the management team.
Assess and deploy technology solutions based on customers’ business needs, security policies, and application requirements.
Provide technical support for the design and deployment of Network Transformation and Network Operations.

We are seeking a Network Security Engineer to provide technical support in design and deployment of Network Transformation and Network Operations. In this role, you will assess and deploy the relevant technology solutions according to customers’ business, security policy and application requirements and work directly with the Senior Network Engineer.

Participate in daily network, firewall, and operational support.
Ability to troubleshoot network issues and failures and follow best practices and troubleshooting methodology to quickly assess current situations, find solutions, and implement changes to correct and/or update network topologies to ensure stability and functionality.
Provide technical analysis of operational issues and remediations during troubleshooting efforts to ensure documentations and procedures are followed and updated during active events. This includes the ability to report to management.
Stay up to date on emerging technologies and products, including attaining certifications and participation in industry events as appropriate.
Work with various stake holders to lead problem solving, evolve system roadmap and take critical decisions.
Provide clear communication with regular updates/reports to the management team.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in deployment and configuration and architectural design of networking technologies specific to routing, switching and general network security best practices, in which 3 years must be in customer-facing positions.
Minimum of CCNA or comparable level of knowledge.
Ability to work on call rotation as needed.
B.S./B.A./M.S. degree or equivalent technical training.
Fortinet NSE 6 and NSE 7
Knowledge of Azure and AWS
Experience with Aruba ClearPass, Aruba switches and wireless
Experience with Cisco Firepower Services and Palo Alto security services.
Understanding of encryption and SSL/TLS technologies and best practices.
Experience working for or with local government, service providers, and/or enterprises customers.
Experience in large Data Center or Enterprise/campus designs, architecture, deployment and configuration with physical and virtual appliances. Familiarity with applications driving modern infrastructure design in private and public cloud.
Experience in networking technologies such as STP, Nexus vPC, IPSEC / SSLVPN, Routing: VRF, MPLS, OSPF, BGP and Multi-Homed environments.
Datacenter Network services including Security, Load Balancing, DNS, etc. at the virtual and physical level.
Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, HP, Aruba and CATO products (Firewall, Routing / switching, SASE, wireless and security)
Wireless networking technologies including access-control platforms such as Cisco ISE or Aruba Clear Pass Policy Manager
IPS/IDS, as well as other NGFW (Next Gen Firewall) features and capabilities.
Ability to write incident and problem record documentation to support daily efforts.
Strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills & highly organized.
Strong ability to influence others and build consensus via excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Base Salary Range: $100,000 to $140,000
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

About the Company

Blue Mantis

Provides managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud services

Blue Mantis delivers security-first IT solutions and services, helping mid-market and enterprise clients modernize their technology. It offers managed services, cybersecurity, and cloud offerings, combined with strategic guidance to help organizations adapt and grow through automation and innovation. The company achieves results by providing end-to-end digital technology services tailored to each client and aligning technology initiatives with business goals. What sets Blue Mantis apart is its 30+ year track record, a security-centric mindset, breadth of capabilities across modernization, security, and cloud, and a broad partner network with more than 1,500 clients across many industries. The goal is to enable clients to move quickly, reduce risk, and drive business growth through ongoing modernization and trusted technology leadership.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Portsmouth, NH
Founded: 1992

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