Morton Consulting is in the process of considering candidates for an opportunity that we have available in Blacksburg, Virginia as a Senior Network Operations Engineer – Security. This is a full time position where the resource will be responsible for monitoring and managing clients’ infrastructure, unified communications applications and security environments from our 24/7 operations center.
Job Description:
- Provide training and mentorship to operations staff
- Perform configuration changes and updates to networks to address vulnerabilities and enhance the reliability and availability of networks
- Provide Level II and III troubleshooting incidents to resolution and identify root cause
- Work hands on with various technologies and provide thought leadership regarding trends in security management
- Configure SEIM and infrastructure monitoring tools to improve performance, reliability, and functionality for our internal networks and for our customers
- Integrate network and security tools into a service delivery platform that improves the efficiency of our operations and improves service delivery for our customers
- Assess the security posture of customer networks as required
Skills Required:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- CCNP or equivalent networking skills
- CCIE Security equivalent security skills
- Scripting experience preferred
- Strong problem solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-driven and highly motivated
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- Experience with Cisco security solutions (ASA, Pix, NAC, IPS/IDS), routers and switches
Morton Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.