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Network Security Engineer

Job Details

Agile Banking Providence Office - Providence, RI

Description

Position Responsibilities

  • Design, implement and maintain the network security solutions to safeguard the Bank's information assets.
  • Implement and maintain network security groups, access controls and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
  • Monitor third-party security solutions, ensuring seamless operation and adherence to service levels and KPIs.
  • Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and resolving complex network security issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Monitor network traffic for signs of security threats and respond promptly to incidents conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
  • Plan and engineer solutions to solve existing threats and security issues, particularly, drive the remediation of any Security-related findings resulting from IT Audits and Federal Reserve Examinations.
  • Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify and address potential system vulnerabilities.
  • Maintain and manage Identity and Access controls, ensuring secure user and service account permissions and regularly review access controls to maintain a secure environment.
  • Stay abreast of emerging security threats, industry best practices, and latest advancements in network security technologies and processes to improve the overall security of the network system and proactively implement preventive measures.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Participate in the planning and execution of disaster recovery and business continuity strategies related to network security, including GLBA Day and Night-related Audits.
  • Perform any other network-related duties as assigned by the Head of Technology.

Employee Responsibilities

  • Recognize and demonstrate the Bank’s Core Values:
    • We value and respect the contribution of each member of the team.
      • We work together to support our mutual goals.
      • We foster an inclusive, non-hierarchical environment.
      • We gain a sense of fulfillment through our contribution to the whole.
      • We manage client and company resources responsibly.
    • We are passionate about our craft.
      • Each day our effort is focused on doing better than the day before.
      • Be curious.
      • Expect the highest quality work from ourselves.
      • Enable our creativity with continuous self-improvement.
    • We go out of our way to do the right thing.
      • Going the distance to do right by our customers and colleagues.
      • Protect the confidentiality and privacy of our customers – no matter what. 
      • Embody the gold standard of professional ethics.
      • Avoid even the appearance of impropriety.
    • We are candid and kind.
      • Our integrity, built on the trust of our community and among our peers, depends on our ability to communicate with respect, honesty, and candor.
      • Have the courage to be honest.
      • Trust and empower individuals.
      • Hold each other accountable to uphold our values.
  • Maintain knowledge of services in area of responsibility.
  • Maintain basic knowledge of related state and federal banking compliance regulations.
  • Demonstrate understanding and adherence to Bank Security procedures.
  • Work within procedural limits of position.
  • Any other tasks or projects assigned by supervisor.

 

Physical & Environmental Aspects

  • This is a five-days-a-week onsite position.
  • Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
  • Work is normally performed in an office environment with frequent travel to other branches or Bank locations.
  • If required to drive while performing assigned duties and responsibilities, a current driver’s license and a vehicle with insurance coverage is necessary.
  • May operate office equipment necessary to perform job function.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications

  • A network engineer degree, telecom engineer degree, or BS/BE degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related IT fields.
  • Proven experience as a system network engineer or information security engineer with a focus on network security in the banking or financial industry.
  • Strong knowledge of system administration, including Windows and Linux environments
  • Proficient in network protocols, routing, and switching technologies.
  • Proficient in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python or Bash
  • Strong understanding of firewall configurations, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and other network security technologies.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP and IP addressing, LAN Technology including Ethernet and Ethernet switching, and routing fundamentals. 
  • In-Depth knowledge of Identity Access Management technologies such as OKTA and protocols, such as Auth0, SAML and OpenID Connect.
  • Understanding of the web-related terminologies and software such as web applications, web related protocols, service-oriented architectures, and web services.
  • Demonstrated experience in collaborating with third-party vendors to implement and maintain security solutions including the ability to troubleshoot and resolve incidents.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a team and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
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