Network Security Engineer

 

We are seeking a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and support secure network solutions that protect enterprise systems, users, and data. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Zscaler or similar Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)/Security Service Edge (SSE) platforms, along with a strong understanding of Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) principles, network segmentation, secure remote access, and cloud-delivered security controls. This role works closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application teams to enhance network security, reduce risk, and enable secure access across on-premises and cloud environments while ensuring reliable and efficient network operations.

 

 

Provides the operational management, design, development, and support of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Cyber Security technology stack, processes, and infrastructure.

 

 

Essential Functions:

• Maintains and monitors operations of Cyber Security technologies for efficiency, availability, and security.
• Leads or assists with functional or technical delivery of Cyber Security solutions to end users as an individual contributor or team member based on guidance from team leadership.
• Leads or assists with the analysis, design, and technical implementation of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Cyber Security initiatives, including include requirements gathering and translation between business terms and technical requirements.
• Serves as an escalation point for operational issues related to the Cyber Security infrastructure and processes, including occasional after-hours support.
• Contributes to or leads the evaluation and determination of software tools and operational feasibility of solutions.
• Partners with vendors to optimize software configurations while ensuring high availability and ease-of-use.
• Develops training materials for primary support roles as well as system documentation, including DR plans.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with immediate team members, project teams, other internal IT departments, customers, end-users, and external contacts.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent, required.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

(not specified)

Skills:

Excellent customer service, communication (oral and written), troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Basic project management skills including ability to gather business requirements.
Understanding of compliance (HIPAA, FISMA, PCI) and its influence on security technologies.
In-depth understanding of network security infrastructure and monitoring, endpoint security, vulnerability management, security operations and incident response.

Experience:

Three years of experience providing systems analysis, design, development, and administration.
• Experience evaluating Cyber Security vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies.
• Experience with networking system administration or network monitoring.
• Experience in Healthcare and/or Cyber Security Operations (CSOC) environments highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Standing, Walking

FREQUENTLY: (none specified)

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

 

 

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"