Network Security and Operations Specialist

Our Story

At Alight we believe a companys success starts with its people. At our core we Champion People help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to Be Alight.

Our Values

Champion People be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight act with integrity be real and empower others.

Its why were so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health wealth wellbeing absence management and navigation.

With a comprehensive total rewards package continuing education and training and tremendous potential with a growing global organization Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

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About the Role

The Network Security Analyst develops and delivers solutions that protect enterprise systems applications.

Responsibilities

Monitor network and server infrastructure using NMS tools (SNMP ThousandEyes Kentik)

Perform initial alert triage validation and escalation per runbooks

Monitor network devices firewalls IDS and virtualization platforms

Track health of WAN SD WAN (Silver Peak) and cloud connectivity

Firewall rule implementation

Participate in periodic SOC and client driven security audits

Perform device onboarding and basic configuration validation

Assist with IP Address Management (IPAM) updates

Execute standard changes and maintenance activities under supervision

Validate config backups and document completion

Update CMDB records accurately and consistently

Perform basic CLI troubleshooting on network and firewall devices

Assist with routing/switching issues in Juniper and Aruba environments

Review logs and assist with log interpretation

Support packet capture requests with senior team guidance

Participate in cloud security strategy readiness and discovery assessments; be familiar with cloud security frameworks compliance requirements and security operations

Deliver on project deliverables and services that meet Program requirements

Ability to take initiative to communicate interact and collaborate with others to ensure that all aspects of a task are addressed.

Respond to incident escalation and own Problem management resolution (includes on-call)

Assist in Change and Incident management

Monitor analyze and remediate vulnerabilities and findings

Manage and adhere to security compliance policies

Work with technical and business units across the organization as an operational reference point offering advice support and guidance on network issues.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or minimum 3-5 years equivalent Work Experience

Knowledge of SNMP NetFlow telemetry concepts

Basic understanding of routing and switching concepts

Familiarity with Juniper or Aruba switching (academic or hands on)

Understanding of firewalls and network security fundamentals

Exposure to cloud basics (AWS/Azure/GCP concepts)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Willingness to work rotational shifts

Basic troubleshooting of Linux and/or Windows Server operating system.

Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment

Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

Desire to work in an information systems environment

Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Initiative and problem-solving skills to support project level work with moderate oversight/guidance

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind body wallet and life because its important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options wellbeing and support programs retirement vacation and sick leave maternity paternity & adoption leave continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight you understand that should you be made an offer it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alights employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation education verification employment verification and criminal check search against global sanctions and government watch lists credit check and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Alight is committed to diversity equity and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued respected and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger more innovative and more successful.

At Alight we welcome and embrace all individuals regardless of their background and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter more inclusive future.

As part of this commitment Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact

Diversity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex race color religion creed national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy marital or domestic partner status citizenship military or veteran status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression genetic information or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal state or local addition we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities women disabled persons disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs practices and observances unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note this job description does not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package continuing education & training and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units.