Network Security Specialist Position - Rockville, MD

Company: NTT DATA Corporation
Location: Rockville
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Req ID: 110024
NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Network Security Specialist Position - Rockville, MD to join our team in Rockville, Maryland (US-MD), United States (US).
Role Responsibilities:
This position will provide onsite customer facing support as part of a global network security delivery team. This networking specialist will assist in local and remote network security support for scheduled changes, real time incidents and submitted request. This Specialist will plan, design, implement and maintain network security systems, including configurations, supporting / troubleshooting problems and coordinating with vendors for installation of such items as Checkpoint Firewalls, Zscaler proxy. Conducts feasibility studies on strategic and tactical plans, design of digital / analog networks, and evaluation of network services / technology for current and future network development. Performs complex technical analysis of software, hardware, and network systems, systems integrations.
--- Being an onsite SME, provides front end support on standard systems, investigating, analyzing, and resolving problems on selected network components.
--- Evaluates, designs, analyzes and maintains existing network security gears such as Checkpoint FW's and Zscaler cloud proxy in the customer environment.
--- Makes recommendations on development of innovative and cost-effective solutions to problems of clients.
--- Monitors and evaluates network systems tracking performance and problems recommending and implementing solutions and improvements.
--- Develops updates and audits topology diagrams/documentations as per the network security posture changes in the customer environment.
--- Identifies, diagnoses and resolves more complex problems affecting network performance.
--- Review of customer requirements and assisting them in submitting them to steady state network security team for changes as per the ITIL process/ guidelines set the by NTTD account service management.
--- Schedules and coordinates installation and maintenance of standard software/hardware onsite.

Basic Requirements:
--- 5 + years of network troubleshooting experience
--- 4+ years Checkpoint firewall administration, Zscaler Administration and design experience
--- At least one Professional certification- CCSA, CCSE, ZCCA-IA and above will be highly desirable

Highly Preferred Skills:
--- Clear understanding of the OSI model and TCP/IP
--- Ability to troubleshoot complex networking issues. Deep understanding of the layer 1 thru 7 protocols
--- Ability to grasp complex issues to arrive at optimal solutions
--- Strong ethics and integrity
--- Ability to adjust to new situation
--- This person must have good time management skills to properly manage operations duties and other task that will assist in the optimization of the Network Security team
--- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience


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About NTT DATA Services
NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100.
NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, disability, age, veteran-status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other class protected by law.

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