Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineer

Protect and Strengthen USCs Digital Campus

The University of Southern California (USC) is seeking a Network Security Engineer to help safeguard one of the nations most dynamic academic this role youll play a critical part in strengthening the universitys network security postureprotecting systems data and users across a complex and evolving infrastructure.

Youll collaborate closely with security operations governance and systems teams to design implement and optimize security solutions that support USCs academic research and administrative missions. This is an opportunity to apply deep technical expertise while contributing to work that truly matters.

What Youll Do

• Design implement and maintain network security solutions that protect infrastructure from internal and external threats.

• Evaluate deploy and manage firewalls intrusion prevention systems web proxies and data loss prevention technologies.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network security issues partnering with campus departments and ITS stakeholders.

• Perform packet and flow analysis using industry-standard tools to identify risks and improve visibility.

• Support public cloud security architectures (AWS Azure) and hybrid environments.

• Monitor upgrade and patch network security systems using leading-edge practices and tools.

• Contribute to incident response efforts risk assessments and operational improvements.

• Develop and maintain clear technical documentation and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or combined experience and education as a substitute.

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Experience with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and network security technologies including intrusion detection and prevention systems proxies firewalls packet capture and data loss prevention (DLP) solutions.

• Experience designing and implementing security controls within public cloud environments such as AWS and/or Azure including support for hybrid architectures.

• Experience deploying and troubleshooting certificate-based security solutions and public key infrastructure (PKI) including 802.1X authentication SSL decryption/offloading and related technologies.

• Experience designing deploying and supporting web proxy and content filtering solutions to enforce security policies and support data loss prevention initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience performing packet and flow analysis using a variety of tools including in-line taps firewall and IPS appliances network routers and host-based tools.

• Experience working with network access control (NAC) platforms writing shell scripts using Python and/or Bash and leveraging infrastructure monitoring and alerting tools.

• Experience designing implementing and supporting firewall and intrusion prevention system (IPS) architectures in enterprise environments.

• Proven ability to work effectively in project-based environments collaborating and communicating with individuals and teams across diverse technical and non-technical organizations.

• Ability to generate technical reports create presentations and present findings and recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.

• Ability to contribute subject matter expertise to design discussions and support the development and implementation of secure scalable network solutions.

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Experience in IT and/or network engineering roles within enterprise or large-scale environments.

• Hands-on experience designing implementing and supporting firewalls intrusion prevention systems and infrastructure monitoring tools with specific preference for Fortinet technologies and SolarWinds.

• Experience working with HPE ClearPass or similar network access control platforms.

In addition the successful candidate must also demonstrate through ideas words and actions a strong commitment to USCs Unifying Values of integrity excellence community well-being open communication and accountability.

Pay Transparency Act Statement

The annual base salary range for this position is $135360.01 $144758.48. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Benefits

To support faculty and staff well-being USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of benefits and perks to help protect their and their dependents health wealth and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package. You can learn more about USCs comprehensive benefits here.

Ready to Make an Impact

If youre excited to help secure a world-class academic institution and work alongside talented technology professionals we encourage you to apply today. Submit your application and resume to be considered for this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Statement

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at or by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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