Sr. Network Security Engineer - Exciting DIRECT HIRE job / Downtown Chicago Loop

Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Modis is currently seeking a Network Security Engineer for an exciting DIRECT HIRE job opportunity with our Global Legal client, located in the heart of Downtown Chicago / Central Loop.
 
With 2500+ lawyers spanning offices in 50 countries across the world, our client is a proven leader in Legal Services, with a commitment to staying ahead of the game with the most cutting-edge infrastructure technologies.  This is a fast-paced environment, with some off-hours support required to partner with various time zones, globally.
 
This Network Security Engineer will be joining a large Network Infrastructure Team as a main point of contact for evaluating, designing, and maintaining Network and Systems Security for the US and locations across the globe.
 
Daily responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
 
- Serving as a technical liaison and coordinator between the Core Network and Security groups.
- Taking on various projects to improve and enhance the current infrastructure
- Working on NEW! Implementation projects, which will involve product evaluations and product testing, network designs, actual hands-on implementations and performance evaluations.
- Spearheading various projects to evaluate and test out new technologies for the infrastructure.  
- Designing, implementing and configuring enterprise Cisco and/or CheckPoint Firewalls
- Conducting Firewall Management for Cisco ASA and CheckPoint R76 Devices.
- Troubleshooting advanced network issues related to security (requires strong Routing and Switching expertise with Cisco equipment.
- Coordinating with Managed Services to ensure all Tier 1 support is handled appropriately
- Working occasional nights/weekends to support system upgrades and cutovers
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 
- Required Bachelor’s Degree in an IT-related field (required)
- CISSP, CCSP, CEH certifications are all preferred (not required)
- CCNA/ CCNP Certifications are also a plus
- 3-5+ years hands-on experience supporting & configuring Cisco PIX Firewalls
- 3-5+ years hands-on experience supporting & configuring CheckPoint R75-R76 Firewalls
- Advanced experience with VPNs
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & HOW TO APPLY
 
Salary range for this team-member position is $80,000 - $110,000, and includes a generous comprehensive benefits package (PPO Medical / Dental / Vision benefits package, voluntary benefits, 401K match, generous paid time off plan, performance bonus structure, commuter benefits, continued training & education reimbursement, $ towards certifications, and more!
 
If you are interested in this or other Network Security jobs available through Modis, please apply directly with your updated Word Resume, or visit www.modis.com/careers to view and apply for any of the jobs Modis has available across the US (Updated daily!)
 
 
 

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