Network Security Architect/Analyst

Job Title: Network Security Architect Analyst

Location: Downtown Manhattan, NY 10004

Job Type: Contract

Status: OPEN

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TELECOMMUTING IS AVAILABLE UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF AN ONSITE PERFORMANCE PERIOD AND AGREED UPON SCHEDULE.

1. Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive network security design, policies, plans, and procedures, encompassing security architectures, firewall policies, intrusion detection systems, and security data collection systems.
2. Detect, investigate, mitigate, document, and report network security violations, intrusions, or any other inappropriate use, ensuring a prompt and effective response.
3. Support the development and implementation of the organization's security awareness and virus management programs, evaluating security products, and conducting performance testing on security systems.
4. Assist in planning, implementing, and testing disaster recovery procedures, actively participating in formal risk assessments related to network operation and security.
5. Implement and maintain Azure and Windows Active Directory security measures.
6. Provide support to the user community and help desk in resolving network and security issues, offering timely and effective solutions.
7. Collaborate with cross–functional teams to ensure a balanced and cohesive approach to security and network integration.

1. Highly motivated and hands–on Network and Cyber Security professional.
2. Demonstrated strong technical and problem–solving skills.
3. Project Management experience is preferred, and relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, or CompTIA Security+ are a plus.

1. Networking: LAN, WAN, Wi–Fi, DNS, WINS, DHCP, TCP/IP, ISCSI, Cisco IOS, Cisco NX–OS, Network Fabric, SDWAN, VPN (IPSEC, SSL), Remote Access
2. Routing Protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP–2, PBR, Route Filtering, Redistribution, Summarization, Static Routing
3. Firewall Technologies: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, SolarWinds
4. Network Protocols: TCP/IP, L2TP, PPTP, IPSEC, IKE, SSL, SSH, UDP, DHCP, DNS
5. Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Ubuntu, Kali, Unix
6. Security Frameworks: NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT, CIS, MITRE, PCI/ITIL, FISMA
7. Intrusion Detection and Prevention: Cisco IDS/IPS, Trelix IDS, McAfee IDS
8. Access Control: Cisco Secure ACS, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
9. Antivirus and Malware Detection: Trelix ePolicy Orchestrator, Enterprise Antivirus
10. Data Loss Prevention: Data Loss Prevention Systems
11. Forensics and Recovery: System Forensics, Data Recovery
12. Active Directory and Group Policy: Active Directory Design, Group Policy Implementation
13. Azure Security Measures: (e.g., Multi–Factor Authentication, Role–Based Access Control)
14. Windows Active Directory Security Measures: (e.g., Group Policy, Account Policies)
15. Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE): Implementing and managing ISE for network access control
16. Server Security: Server Operating System Hardening
17. Patch Management: Enterprise Network and Operating System Patching/Reporting

Founded in 1995, IIT is a leading provider of Workforce Solutions to Government and Fortune–1000 organizations. IIT is a winner of Inc–500 award. IIT's core services include:

• Consulting for projects / IT Outsourcing
• IT staffing (Contract / Temporary / Contingent / Consulting)
• Custom Workforce Solutions
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

Headquartered in New York, IIT has over 400 consultants deployed at Client Sites. Other IIT highlights include:

• Winner of Ernst & Young / USPAACC Fast–50 award 2 consecutive years
• NYSA Member – New York Staffing Association – Regional Affiliate of ASA / American Staffing Association
• Biweekly Direct Deposit for W2 Consultants
• Visa and Green Card sponsorship opportunities for qualified individuals
• Local contact for you to meet and talk to anytime (not someone sitting overseas in a different time zone)