Network Security Tool Engineer

Description SAIC is looking for a Sr. Network Security Engineer to join our team supporting an important US government agency in the National Capital Region. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team responsible for various Network Security Tools. The successful candidate will support Network Security Tool engineering, administration, maintenance, and modernization efforts, reporting to the Security Operations Manager. Provide technical hands-on support for various Security Tool engineering and Administration of SASE, EDR, DLP, Web Proxy, Email Security, IDPS, Firewall and SIEM Technologies. Create deployment / update / upgrade plan and perform work as outlined. Perform routine health checks, maintenance tasks, update, upgrade, and implement new capability. Troubleshoot Network Security Tools issue, escalate the issue and work with tool vendors to resolve issues. Support deployment of new Network Security Tools when needed. Develop, execute, and improve work instructions and other technical documentation related to Network Security Tool update, upgrade, and health check. Analyze performance issue of Security Tools using variety of tools. Effectively and accurately document work in various formats including work instructions, change management requests, incident tickets, and email. Improve efficiency through process improvement and automation. The individual must have hands-on technical knowledge of some of the following: SIEM, Networking, Linux administration, Windows administration, Scripting, and automation. The individual must be able to communicate effectively with a minimum supervision in verbally and in writing. Must be able to use Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint effectively. Qualifications EDUCATION& EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree plus five (7) years of related information security experience otherwise eight (10) years of work experience. · Three (5) or more years of experience providing hands on technical support SASE, EDR, DLP, Web Proxy, Email Security, IDPS, Firewall and SIEM Technologies. Two (3) years of experience in administering Operation systems (Windows and Linux) One (2) or more years of experience in administering SIEM Two (2) years of experience in scripting and automation Two (2) years of experience developing, executing, and improving work instructions and other technical documentation related to Security Tool Administration. Industry standard cybersecurity certification (e.g. Security+) SECURITY CLEARANCE: All candidates for consideration must be eligible to obtain a US Public Trust Clearance.Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.