Network Security Specialist Information Security Engineering

Job Description

The Network Security Specialist is a senior-level position that plays a critical role within the Information Security Engineering organization. This role leads a team of network security engineers and technical experts responsible for protecting enterprise network and infrastructure environments. It focuses on implementing and managing network security tools, developing secure reference architectures, and enhancing detection capabilities across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid platforms.The successful candidate will work proactively to evaluate emerging technologies, research next-generation network security solutions, and develop business use cases and proof-of-concept implementations. Reporting directly to the Information Security Engineering Systems Manager, this position requires both technical depth and effective leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in network defense, sharp analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset to drive operational excellence in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and guide cybersecurity and network security teams.
• Design and maintain secure network architectures across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Manage and configure network security appliances and infrastructure across datacenters.
• Review and approve new technologies from a security perspective.
• Implement segmentation and isolation strategies to reduce lateral movement risks.
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities across enterprise systems.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks.
• Manage DLP, browser isolation, and other web security solutions.
• Define and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Administer and optimize Cisco ISE, SIEM, IDS / IPS, NDR, and related systems.
• Collaborate across IT and operations teams on secure implementations and incident escalations.
• Research emerging threats and technologies to continually strengthen enterprise defenses.

Qualifications

Required Education / Experience

Preferred Education / Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Skills and Abilities

Licenses and Certifications

Physical Demands

Additional Physical Demands

About Us

Mission Statement :

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits :

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes :

About the Team

EEO Statement :

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement :

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