Network Security Engineer - IPSEC,IKEv1 to IKEv2,VPN - W2 position
- Contract
Company Description
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Job Description
Responsibilities::
• Review approximately 80 existing site-to-site IPsec VPN tunnels
• Upgrade approximately 50 VPN tunnels from IKEv1 to IKEv2
• Ensure VPN configurations align with organizational cryptographic standards
• Update pre-shared keys (PSKs) to meet a minimum 20-character requirement
• Validate VPN tunnel functionality after each change
• Review approximately 10 firewall access control rules on Cisco Firepower
• Modify firewall rules to remove overly permissive or broad subnet access
• Restrict firewall rules to required source/destination networks, ports, and protocols
• Apply principle of least privilege in firewall rule updates
• Perform validation testing after firewall changes to confirm no service disruption
• Coordinate implementation activities with UC Davis campus teams and external partners
• Support execution of approved maintenance window changes
• Provide technical assistance during implementation activities
• Document VPN and firewall changes and validation results
• Coordinate cryptographic parameter and shared secret updates with external partners
• Support scheduling and execution of maintenance window activities
Required Technical Experience
• Experience managing site-to-site IPsec VPNs
• Hands-on experience upgrading VPNs from IKEv1 to IKEv2
• Experience configuring and validating VPN tunnel connectivity
• Knowledge of cryptographic standards and secure key management practices
• Experience managing firewall access control rules
• Experience with Cisco Firepower firewall platforms
• Ability to implement least privilege network access controls
• Experience performing post-change validation and troubleshooting network issues
• Experience coordinating technical changes with internal teams and external partners
• Experience working within structured maintenance window processes
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in healthcare or higher education IT environments
• Familiarity with large-scale enterprise network environments
• Experience supporting change management processes in production environments
Desired Certifications
• Cisco CCNA Security or CCNP Security (or equivalent experience)
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security certification
• ITIL Foundation (preferred).
Regards,
Mohammed Ilyas,
PH - 229-264-4024 or text - 229-469-1455 or you can share the updated resume of Mohammed@vtekis. com
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