Senior Network Security Engineer

Our 70-year-old global Aerospace & Defense client has asked The Maven Group to locate a talented Network Security Engineer to join a growing team reporting to the Cyber Security Engineering Manager.
Ideally the chosen candidate will be located near Buffalo, NY and work a hybrid schedule.. HOWEVER my client has MULTIPLE US locations and are willing to have candidates work a Hybrid role from one of those locations as well.  LASTLY, for super qualified candidates, my client will consider 100% remote!
Our client employs over 11,000 people across the globe and provides solutions to markets such as satellites, human-rated space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, military ground vehicles, naval vessels, and security and surveillance.
This position is a direct-hire, full-time role and includes an excellent benefits package including great medical coverage starting day one, profit sharing, a true retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and more.
The chosen Network Security Engineer will be a lead member of the cybersecurity engineering team, providing subject matter expert level support for the enterprise Network Security design and monitoring activities.  You will help establish our clients Network Security designs, standards and policies for the enterprise for secure network topologies, Firewall, DMZ, Network Access Control (NAC), SD-WAN, VPNs, Secure Tunneling and VLANs.
To be considered a viable candidate, you should possess: Bachelor's degree in MIS or related discipline and 5+ years' experience delivering network security operations and engineering. Expert knowledge of firewalls, DMZs, VLANs, VPNs, SD-WANs, Secure Tunneling, network topology, and Network Access Control (NAC) including engineering, design and troubleshooting. Knowledge of network security frameworks, concepts, and tools. Knowledge of networking architecture and systems including routers, switches, VLANS and modern networking techniques. Desirable certifications may include:
                 CISSP
                 CompTIA+ Security+ Certifications on Vendor Specific equipment Be willing to provide Level III network security support as needed U.S. Citizenship is a requirement of this role. To get to the front of the line you should have: Aruba Networking experience Palo Alto Cyber Security solutions experience