Network Security Engineer II

This position is for an experienced network security engineer responsible for deploying, configuring, and administering network security resources at Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX. The role includes documenting network topology and providing unassisted support while participating in ongoing security system operations and on-call coverage.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the research, installation, configuration, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of security systems and services.
• Support the implementation of controls and procedures that protect information systems from unauthorized or accidental modification, disclosure, or destruction, under the direction of Team Leads or Management.
• Provide unassisted support to application owners, project managers, vendors, and end-users.
• Work on project teams and complete assigned tasks across projects at different levels.
• Be accountable for meeting and setting project timelines.
• Recommend technical standards.
• Participate in designing and planning advanced security systems or services.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to Security Analyst(s).
• Research and make recommendations related to acquiring new security tools and technology.
• Provide rotating 7x24 on-call support coverage across the Information Security Cyber Operations team, rotated weekly.
• Ensure safe care to patients, staff, and visitors, and adhere to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards while working within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
• Support professional growth and development by meeting mandatory or continuing education requirements and skills competency needs, and contribute to department-based goals as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrate commitment to caring for the community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences, and by modeling Memorial Hermann service standards for safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, preferred.
• An entry-level networking and security certification such as PCNSA, CCENT, Network, Security, or equivalent, preferred.
• Three (3) to six (6) years of experience required in configuring network devices such as a switch, router, access point, or firewall.
• Experience creating detailed topology diagrams and technical documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• Ability to perform networking tasks and work independently.
• Strong understanding of the OSI model.
• Strong knowledge of well-known ports.
• Familiarity with Active Directory Users and Groups.
• Experience using packet analysis tools such as Wireshark.
• Familiarity with common malware, cyber-attacks, and types of attackers.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work successfully in a team environment.

Technologies

• Wireshark
• Active Directory Users and Groups

Job Summary

This role is responsible for the deployment, configuration, and administration of network security resources. The position requires the ability to document and illustrate network topology diagrams and supports the physical installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of related equipment and services. The Network Security Engineer collaborates with network engineering, desktop services, client administration, application owners, project managers, vendors, and end-users to provide administrative and security support. The position typically reports to the Manager, Network Security.