Network Security Engineer
Dallas, Texas, Miami, Florida, Austin, Texas, St. Augustine, Florida Job ID: 1096 Date posted: 01/05/2025Overview
At the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), we seek innovative people that focus on supporting our learners through every stage of their educational journey. Working at USAHS allows you to put students first, while being a force for good. We believe that advancing our communities starts with a diverse employee base, so that as we interact with others, we can build bridges to trust, respect, and understanding. At USAHS, we understand how important it is to be able to come to work as your full, authentic self, bringing with you all of the experiences and ideas that are uniquely 'you'. Grow not only in your career but as a person. Be a force for good. Be the University of St. Augustine.
Success Profile
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- Student First
- Collaborate
- Innovation
- Customer Focus
- Committed to Vision and Values
- Accountable
Our Values
The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional healthcare practitioners through innovative, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.
- Student first
- Professionalism
- Promoting excellence and innovation in education
- Collaboration
- Integrity
- Health and wellness
- Responsiveness
- Creative and critical thinking
Culture
As a Certified B Corp institution since 2015, we are proud to be a part of a global movement that empowers businesses to meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability to balance and purpose. As part of the B Corp community we are committed to working toward reducing inequality, lowering levels of poverty, a healthier environment, stronger communities, and the creation of more high-quality jobs. As part of our family, you will be given the opportunity to participate in a wide range of community projects focused on environmental sustainability and community support.
Key Benefits
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Generous Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
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Higher Education Tuition Assistance
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
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Life and Accident (AD&D) Insurance
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401(k) Retirement Plan
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits that include various options for health and wellness, income planning and protection, a generous paid time off policy including holidays, and professional development opportunities. See the full summary
Position Description
The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Network Security Engineer will provide administration, maintenance, and security of our network infrastructure. This role requires a strong understanding of network protocols, security practices, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve network issues efficiently.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and customers to define requirements.
- Design, implement, and manage the University's network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Monitor network performance and ensure the reliability and availability of network resources.
- Conduct regular network security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate potential threats.
- Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with SOX and HIPAA regulations.
- Respond to and resolve network security incidents, including malware infections, unauthorized access, and data breaches.
- Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate security measures into new and existing systems.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging network technologies and security trends.
- Provide technical support and training to staff on network security best practices.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical support and guidance to IT team members or end-users as needed.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
POSITION IN ORGANIZATION
REPORTS TO: Executive Director, IT Infrastructure and Applications
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, & PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on the performance of each essential function. Appropriate reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Demonstrated strong business acumen and the ability to work independently and across teams.
- Driven, self-starter who can collaborate across all levels and teams within an organization.
- Effective written and oral communication is a must.
- Ability to learn new languages and technologies; demonstrated resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Undergraduate degree in computer science or at least 5 years of work experience in relevant field.
- Proven experience in network administration and security, with a focus on both areas.
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and firewall management.
- Experience with network security tools and technologies, such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
- Familiarity with cloud-based networking and security solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- CompTIA Security+ certification is a plus.
- CompTIA Network+ certification is a plus.
BUSINESS COMPETENCIES
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
- Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
- Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
- Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions, as necessary.
Compensation is a reasonable estimate and will be determined using the hiring range listed above and factors including, but not limited to, skillset, level of experience, education, and physical work location, to the extent consistent with applicable law.
The University is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, genetic information, national origin ancestry, disability, marital status, military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
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