EDZ Systems · 1 day ago
Network Architect
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $166K/yr
8+ years expEDZ Systems is seeking a Network Architect for a 6-month contract to permanent position. The role involves configuring, administering, and maintaining network security hardware and software, as well as developing and implementing procedures to ensure a secure and scalable operation.
ConsultingSoftwareSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Configure, administer, and maintain all network security hardware/software, monitoring tools, and security management portals
Install, configure, and maintain complex multi-site VPN & TCP/IP networks
Develop, recommend, and implement new and updated procedures together with key stakeholders to ensure an effective, streamlined, secure, and scalable operation and solution
Maintain access to services such as applications, servers, routers, and related software and hardware via VPN
Troubleshoot and resolve network performance problems
Monitor and troubleshoot firewalls, logs, and connectivity issues
Develop and support network automation and maintenance scripts
Network firewall capacity planning
Assists with the planning and implementation of the overall VoIP Connectivity solution
Proactively engages peers to understand key metrics for the business
Proactively researches and identifies new products and technologies that align with the strategic vision of the organization
Proactively seeks out educational opportunities to ensure long-term growth for this position. Stay abreast of current and future industry trends related to network firewall technologies and application toolsets
Serve as a technical network security engineer, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining security standards on next-generation firewalls and security service edge solutions
Ensure traffic is segmented, inspected, and managed per policy and business needs
Be network security lead for offshore engineering staff in troubleshooting, daily tasks, and change oversight
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree
Palo Alto (plus Panorama/Prisma Access)
Cisco Security (ASA, ISE, Firepower NGFW)
Network routing protocols (BGP/OSPF)
8-10 years experience
Preferred
Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related discipline
8+ years' hands-on experience working in heterogeneous TCP/IP intensive environments
Strong understanding of security architecture & protocols, SASE/SSE solutions, VPNs, NAT, SSL/TLS, and IPSec
Experience with network troubleshooting, capacity planning, performance tuning, firewall security design, and security best practices
Demonstrate a high-level hands-on experience of working directly with each of the following: Palo Alto (plus Panorama/Prisma Access), Cisco Security (ASA, ISE, Firepower NGFW)
Cisco Secure Client/AnyConnect
Security Secure Edge (SSE) Solutions (Zscaler/Prisma Access/Cisco Secure Client)
Network Monitoring and Management
Demonstrate general hands-on experience working with each of the following: Network routing protocols (BGP/OSPF), Cisco Data Center Networking, F5 Load Balancing
High level of independent thinking and the ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment
Ability to engage in deep system level problem determination and resolution
Must be able to work well within a technical team, as well as interface well with the outside business units
Excellent organization skills, the ability to multi-task and prioritize various types of work and be able to meet/set deadlines for all assigned work
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), able to relate with users, service providers, and management
Ensures all solutions adhere to applicable change control requirements
Must be able to respond to, and work on, after hours issues related to all technologies/protocols/solutions
Self-motivated, proactive approach, able to work well independently in support of customer service level agreements
Occasional travel will be required. Must be able to travel without restriction, when required
Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices
Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may result from the improper performance of their specific job. Has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities
Company
EDZ Systems
EDZ Systems is a certified minority- woman-owned small business providing software development and strategic consulting services.
51-200 employees
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Elizabeth DeZeeuw
President and Chief Executive Officer
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