Network & Security Engineer

SUMMARY : This position is responsible for providing computer network support to operational computer networks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assemble and configure network components and associated services.
• Set up and maintain basic network operations, including assembling network hardware and assisting the network administrator.
• Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems.
• Upgrade network hardware and software components as required.
• Install, upgrade, and configure email, network printing, directory structure, rights, security, software, and file services.
• Respond to users' needs and questions concerning their access to network resources.
• Establish network users, user environments, directories, and security for networks being installed.
• Manage and maintain SonicWALL and FortiGate firewalls (or subsequent firewall technologies) and their associated features : VPN, Guest internet access, Wireless Access Points, Gateway Anti-Virus / Anti-SPAM, and any other measures, devices, or applications to ensure network security and protection from external network threats.
• Act as backup support for the Network System Analyst.
• Share responsibility for Windows network security systems both on-premises and cloud-based.
• Provide support in respect to VPN connectivity.
• Monitor and recommend new and / or upgraded technologies in respect to maintaining cybersecurity threat protection, including Wazuh for security monitoring, Exchange Online Protection, and various antivirus solutions to ensure robust protection against cyber threats.
• Perform other duties as required or requested.

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Benefits

Precix offers a benefit package that includes :