Job Req ID: 16916 General Position Summary: The Network Security Engineer III is a contributor to the overall design, configuration and troubleshooting of the next generation firewall and network security infrastructures supporting academic, medical and research across the enterprise. The engineer III will support systems consisting of a multi-tiered architecture of firewalls and security infrastructures to achieve the highest performance, availability and security model possible. Responsible for infrastructure engineering, maintenance, and support of complex network security systems for a large scale, multi-site, and geographically distributed enterprise network. Scope of supported systems ranges from servers and desktop hardware and software, multiple operating systems, and proprietary network security systems and appliances (e.g., secure remote access, firewalls, routers, intrusion prevention systems, intrusion detection systems, vulnerability scanning and management, incident response, and regulatory compliance systems). Collaborates with business partners and the Chief Information Security Officer to establish and maintain policies and practices that ensure regulatory compliance. These network security systems provide IT services to thousands of users throughout Johns Hopkins and have an enterprise wide complexity and scope.
Job Scope/Complexity: The major efforts and tasks of this position are highly complex, technical and enterprise wide in scope. Information security threats are an evolving problem with new sources of threats and variations to older problems changing daily. Due diligence is required in monitoring and understanding these problems. This is the third level of a three tiered Network Security Engineer position. Network Security risks are abstract in nature and require a balanced response that mitigates risks without disrupting services. Technical competence is expected to be at the highest level, with increased expectation for leadership responsibility. Tasks and projects are highly complex in nature. Position includes project and technical leadership along with mentoring and assistance with development of other staff. Leadership of others, both within and outside the team, is critical. Decisions recommended and made by incumbent affect and impact enterprise systems and operations. Position works in a highly independent manner under limited supervision. Develops training materials, documentation and conducts training for other staff members. Provides feedback to management on staff technical development and competency.
Job Responsibilities:
20% RISK MANAGEMENT: Implements and supports systems and processes to reduce the security threats to Hopkins Network and IT infrastructure. These include but are not limited to data loss, exposure of private data, inappropriate systems access, denial of service, computer viruses and Trojans or any other indication of compromised systems.
20% SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN: Develops and executes highly technical and/or complex project plans and systems that are based on knowledge of the business and information security needs of the Johns Hopkins enterprise community. These may involve cross divisional support. 20% INSTALL AND CONFIGURE: Implements and configures technical security systems and procedures for IT systems that process all classification levels of electronic information (see JH electronic information classification levels at http://it.jhu.edu/policies/itpolicies.html#Classification). These Enterprise wide network information security efforts include: wired and wireless networking; telecommunications; secure messaging; enterprise clinical information systems (e.g., EPR, POE); student information systems (e.g., ISIS); and enterprise business solutions (e.g., Enterprise Business Solution (SAP)). 20% TECHNICAL COLLABORATION: Leads and/or directs technical engineers in administration of enterprise network information security systems and services in support of the mission of the Johns Hopkins Institutions. 20% MAINTAIN AND TROUBLESHOOT: Monitors network for emerging threats across the cyber security landscape and makes recommendations to reduce and/or eliminate the threats to the Hopkins Enterprise Network. Incumbents in this position are expected to be available oncall on a 7x24 basis. Support may be expected for both elements of the Hopkins network and the Community Hospitals Required Education: Bachelor's degree in IT or related field. JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job. Required Experience: Six years related experience. Preferred Job Qualifications: Knowledge in the assigned IT environments. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Experience implementing and enforcing IT Security Policies using network based tools and controls. Classified Title: Network Security Engineer III The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
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