Network Security Engineer
2401 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA
Req #1474
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters or Florida location, employees join together to improve the world.
Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.
Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.
Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!
**US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.**
As a member of the SkyWater Information Technology team, the Network Security Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of SkyWater’s trusted network infrastructure. You will lead projects that will optimize our network infrastructure to ensure stability of voice, data, video, and wireless networks.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement network infrastructure to deliver high quality and availability for data, voice, and video
- Manage day to day LAN, WAN, NAS, Wi-Fi, and cloud network operations
- Work with IT staff to build and maintain a robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks
- Manage patching of network equipment
- Subject Matter Expert for Cisco DNA platform
- Subject Matter Expert for Palo Alto Firewalls
- Make recommendations on network technology direction, security and high availability
- Deploy and manage remote access technology
- Configure, deploy, and maintain firewalls
- Investigate and remediate any network issues in a timely fashion
- Schedule planned network upgrades
- Plan, deploy, and manage multiple site-to-site connections
- Planning, procuring and management of DIA circuits
- Plan, deploy, and manage site to site VPN infrastructure
- Protect data, software, and hardware by coordinating and implementing security measures
- Manage configuration backups and disaster recovery
- Create and maintain network configuration\mapping\process documentation
- Automate network functionality with high-availability
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot where required
- Conduct research into new network technologies and standards
- Perform security and compliance audits
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Technical training preferred
- 10+ years’ experience as Network Engineer: Preferably within 500+ employee org
- Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP or similar security certification
- Experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and network management best practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of core routing and switching principles
- Prior experience with:
- Cisco Layer 2/3 switch management
- Palo Firewall management
- Network intrusion protection\remediation experience
- Wireless platforms (Cisco and Meraki)
- Experience with cloud-based and on-premises load-balancing, L3 routing, gateways, native cloud firewalls (Preferably Azure, AWS, Google)
- Comprehensive backup strategy (prefer in cloud solutions)
- Working technical knowledge of layer 2/3/4, DNS, OSPF, DHCP, VLAN, QoS, SD-WAN
- Working technical experience in NPM, NetFlow, IPAM and NCM tools
- Demonstrated experience with hardware troubleshooting
- VPN technologies (SSL, IPsec, Zero Trust)
SkyWater has an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and financial benefits, such as, bonuses, life insurance, 401k match, and opportunities to buy SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.
We provide benefits that promote a healthy life, such as, comprehensive benefits package including benefit eligibility day one, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, an on-site, self-serve market and so much more!
Other details
- Job Family Information Technology
- Pay Type Salary
- 2401 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA