Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 2 weeks ago
Junior Network Security Engineer
United States-Massachusetts-Chelsea-200 Arlington Street
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expThe Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) is the lead enterprise technology organization for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They are seeking a Junior Network Security Engineer to enhance network security and streamline processes, focusing on automation and collaboration with senior engineers.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Develop, test, and implement scripts (primarily using Python or similar languages) to automate routine network configuration, monitoring, and security-related tasks
Participate in various incidents and change management processes, providing analysis and troubleshooting assistance to resolve network and security-related issues. Routinely participate in Major Incident conference bridges
Assist in the configuration, deployment, and management of network security devices and policies (e.g., firewalls, access lists) under the guidance of senior engineers
Maintain and update comprehensive technical documentation and network diagrams (including Visio) to reflect the current network and security infrastructure
Work closely with Network & Security Analysts and Security Engineers on asset inventory reconciliation and security compliance checks
Provide Tier two support for network operations, security operations applying a growing understanding of network concepts and security best practices
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have (A) at least one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in the field of information technology security, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below
An Associate's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience
Preferred
Minimum of one (1) year of technical experience in programming, network administration, network security, or a closely related technical field
Foundational ability to read and write functional scripts, specifically in Python, for basic network configuration, data parsing, or routine task automation
Strong working knowledge of enterprise network concepts and topologies, including:
Clear understanding of the TCP/IP protocol stack, network addressing, and basic subnetting
Working knowledge of Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs)
Basic familiarity with network monitoring tools and protocols (SNMP, NetFlow) used for performance management
Basic understanding of fundamental network security concepts, including the function of Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), and Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365 collaboration tools for documentation and reporting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues, coupled with a strong customer service focus
Demonstrated capability for analytical thinking and a proactive approach to diagnosing and troubleshooting technical issues
Highly self-motivated, eager to learn new technologies quickly, and possess the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work efficiently under supervision
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
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Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a government administration.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.84MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $20.84M
Leadership Team
David J. Kelly
CEO/President
Mary-Louise White
CEO
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