Network Security Engineer

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:
IT Enterprise Comm & Tech Services

Department’s Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Network Security Engineer focuses on network and firewall system security and hardening to protect Information System Assets from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. The position will assist with security, planning, designing, and development to ensure the stability and integrity of voice, data, and video across local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across the organization. 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field of study plus 10 years of Information Technology experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment – OR – Associate Degree in Computer Science or related field of study plus 12 years of Information Technology experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment – OR -High school diploma plus 14 years of Information Technology experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment.
• Experience must include four (4) years of support specifically in two (2) of the following network engineering equipment: Palo Alto, Fortinet, NSX, Clearpass Arista, Aruba Networks, Brocade, Cisco, F5, and Juniper, etc.
• Must have a vehicle and valid driver’s license to commute from UAMS campus office to off-campus UAMS offices for meetings.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Certifications – CISSP, CCNP, CCNP Security, CCIE Security, Security+, CCNA
• Experience with MS Office Tools: Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Configuration, troubleshooting, and certifications of network equipment from, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Arista, Aruba Networks, Brocade, Cisco, F5, and Juniper.
• Network monitoring software such as Inmon, Ciscoworks, Solarwinds, AKiPs, Cacti, and Nagios or functional equivalents.
• Network troubleshooting tools such as a fox/hound toner, wire scanners, and network packet sniffers.
• Good working knowledge of OSI Layers 1-4.
• Experience in a TCP/IP routed environment using OSPF, BGP, EVPN, & VXLAN.
• Troubleshooting network connectivity with desktop and server operating systems such as Windows Server, Linux, UNIX, and Mac OS.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected]  for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:
Yes