Lead Network Security Specialist Infrastructure
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Job Location:
Binghamton, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
This senior technical role serves as a lead advisor responsible for designing implementing and maintaining enterprise network security solutions using both current and emerging technologies. The position provides technical leadership across infrastructure security initiatives supporting critical systems and environments translating business requirements into secure scalable network architectures and operational processes.
The role leads engineering efforts oversees deployments enforces security standards and ensures the resilience and compliance of enterprise infrastructure while mentoring technical teams and coordinating vendor resources.
Key Responsibilities
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Respond to incidents service requests and operational tasks in alignment with service level agreements.
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Collaborate with internal stakeholders vendors and project teams to design and implement secure technical solutions.
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Plan design and execute infrastructure changes supporting enhancements and modernization initiatives.
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Maintain infrastructure technologies through structured change management processes.
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Lead technical implementation plans for network security technologies.
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Provide technical leadership for problem resolution and project execution.
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Coordinate contractors and functional teams to deliver infrastructure initiatives.
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Evaluate test and select security hardware and software solutions.
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Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to cybersecurity standards.
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Maintain strong security controls protecting critical systems and environments.
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Support special infrastructure initiatives as assigned.
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Participate in 24x7 on-call support rotations.
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Mentor and develop technical team members.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
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Masters degree with 5 years of technical experience or
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Bachelors degree with 8 years of technical experience or
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Associate degree with 12 years of technical experience
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Minimum of 10 years supporting enterprise infrastructure environments
Technical Experience
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Enterprise experience across multiple domains including data center operations disaster recovery security compliance infrastructure policies and technical project coordination
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Hands-on configuration and support of enterprise networking equipment including routers switches firewalls and network security platforms
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Experience managing next-generation firewall technologies and VPN implementations
Core Technical Skills
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Advanced expertise in network infrastructure operations and security architecture
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Deployment and administration of firewall platforms and secure connectivity solutions
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Knowledge of network security technologies including NAC micro-segmentation PKI SAML and identity systems
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Experience with authentication services such as RADIUS TACACS LDAP and SSO
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Ability to design and enforce security standards policies and procedures
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Cloud security architecture experience across major platforms (AWS Azure GCP)
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Familiarity with SD-WAN encrypted transport technologies and tunneling solutions
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Experience with network automation and DevOps practices
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Strong routing and switching expertise including BGP OSPF VXLAN multicast and traffic engineering
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with network troubleshooting and packet analysis tools
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High-availability application delivery and access management platforms
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Large-scale identity and access control system deployments
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Zero Trust security architecture experience
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Experience operating within regulated environments
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Familiarity with network management and monitoring platforms
Core Competencies
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Growth and continuous improvement mindset
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Initiative and adaptability to change
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Results-driven execution
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Customer-focused approach
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Strong communication skills
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Cross-team collaboration
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Technical and people leadership
Key Skills
- Disaster Recovery
- Active Directory
- Production Environment
- OS
- Windows
- AIX
- Asset Management
- ITIL
- Linux
- Perl
- Java
- Business Units
- Uat
- UNIX
- Architecture
