CapTech is an award-winning national management technology-consulting firm with an enterprising, entrepreneurial environment. We have achieved four straight years ranked in the Top 10 of Consulting Magazine’s Best Firms to Work For, including a #5 ranking overall in 2015. Additionally, we placed 28th within the Vault Consulting 50 for the second year in a row, including a #5 ranking in work/life balance.

At CapTech you’ll experience a flat organizational structure with access to constant learning -- where your career path isn’t set in stone, and you have unlimited potential for growth. CapTech is based upon a culture of mutual respect. We look for, and hire the best. The creatively innovative, the technically insightful, the driven, the self-managed, the value conscious, the caring, and the gracious person – these are all qualities that we look for along with a love and a passion for the work that we do. 

Summary

There's no such thing as a "safe system" - only safer systems. The individual CapTech is seeking will work to create and maintain a security posture that balances usability and security for our users, partners and clients. As a Security Engineer, you help protect network boundaries, keep computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and provide security services to protect sensitive data like passwords and customer information. The Security Engineer will work hands-on with network equipment and actively monitor our systems for attacks and intrusions. As well, the Security Engineer will work with systems and software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities.

Major Duties

• Perform proactive maintenance, upgrades and enhancements of network security tools.
• Implement and maintain security connectivity solutions including firewalls, IDS/IPS, Anti-Malware, VPN and SSL technology.
• Contribute to the design, development and maintenance of the company's network security environment, to ensure efficient and secure information flow.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of network connectivity issues involving security products, firewall/ACL rules, complex routing and NAT rules.
• Develop, execute and maintain security system fault management support procedures for assigned systems.
• Perform configuration updates, such as modifying configurations, signature definitions or implementing new policies on various network security tools, as directed.
• Daily review of security logs from a variety of sources.
• Develop and document network and network security topology diagrams.
• Ensure timely proactive identification and reporting of security gaps and vulnerabilities to the critical business information, systems and network infrastructure.
• Assist with security compliance audits to verify completeness of required configurations and verify system hardening.
• Participate in the problem investigation connectivity incidents related to security devices, provide recommendations to improve reliability and availability, or reduce recovery time.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Basic Qualifications

• A Master of Information Security degree or equivalent, or equivalent years of work experience, in Network Security, computer science, or related field.
• One or more of the following certifications: SANS GIAC, Security+, CISSP, SSCP, OSCP or other security certifications. CCNA or demonstrated understanding of network architecture concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of networking technologies, including: IP Addressing, routing, switching, load balancing, DNS, DHCP, NAT rules
• Understanding of complex network operating environments.
• Knowledge of information security methodologies.
• In-depth troubleshooting with proven analytical and problem solving ability.
• Experience with system, security and network monitoring tools.
• Understanding of dynamic routing protocols..
• Hands-on experience with security appliances or equivalent open source technologies (Cisco firewalls, and other assorted network security products such as Snort, OpenVAS, Wireshark, and Splunk).
• Hands-on experience with Unix or Linux systems in secure environments.
• Understanding of TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocols and networking packet analysis.
• Experience with firewall rule configuration and troubleshooting preferred.
• Ability to identify, recommend and implement necessary security controls to meet business and security requirements.
• Must understand ITIL practices such as incident, problem and change management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Comfortable with interfacing with other internal or external organizations regarding failure and incident response situations.

 

We offer challenging and impactful jobs with professional career paths.  All CapTechers can keep their hands-on technology no matter what position they hold. Our employees find their work exciting and rewarding in a culture filled with opportunities to have fun along the way.

At CapTech we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Single and Family Health Insurance plans, including Dental coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability
• Matching 401(k)
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Training and Certification opportunities eligible for expense reimbursement
• Team building and social activities
• Mentor program to help you develop your career

CapTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equality, inclusion and fairness — each foundational to our core values.  We strive to create a diverse environment where each employee is encouraged to bring their unique ideas, backgrounds and experiences to the workplace.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer directly (we are not open to contract or “corp to corp” agreements). At this time, CapTech cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.

CapTech is a Drug-Free work place.
Candidates must have the ability to work at CapTech’s client locations. 
All positions include the possibility of travel.
CapTech has not contracted/does not contract with any outside vendors in its recruitment process. If you are interested in this position, please apply to CapTech directly.