MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

 

TITLE: NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER

GRADE: 16

JOB CODE: 2600

FLSA: EXEMPT

 

Job Summary

 

Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot various information technologies security systems in a Linux, Unix, Windows, Networking, Oracle, and SQL Server environment. Analyze Linux, Unix and Windows log files, configure information technology security software/hardware, and write and prepare security statistical reports.

 

Scope

 

This position works in the area of Information Technologies Services. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, students outside vendors and manufacturers. Equipment used includes microcomputers, servers, network routers/switches, communications’ software/hardware and test equipment.

 

Supervision Received

 

This position reports to the Information Technology Security Manager; receives general direction regarding routine matters and specific instructions regarding non-routine matters.

 

Supervision Exercised

 

Work direction may be given to students, temporary staff or interns; consultative direction given to other district and/or college employees.

 

Representative Duties

 

Implements information security interfaces in very complex computing systems, applications and network software/hardware; evaluates Internet-wide security threats in relation to local systems; communicates potential information security exploits to college technical employees; participates in the evaluation of proposed systems and applications to determine information security or data integrity implications; develops and maintains district-wide automated information technology security monitoring and reporting mechanisms; develops and maintains various district-wide information technology network security control systems such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, wireless networks, virtual private networks, and network account access; analyze log files, and report breaches including potential solutions; monitor network traffic activity district-wide; assist college technical staff district-wide in troubleshooting and resolving network security issues; performs related duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge and Abilities

 

Knowledge of: various complex programming languages; server operating systems; networking principles, design and architecture; information technologies system and network security software and hardware.

 

Ability to: analyze, diagnose, and correct problems related to information technologies security systems; research and assist in the design and implementation of information and network security solutions; develop applications for information security reporting purposes; troubleshoot district-wide information technology system and network security issues; communicate effectively orally and in writing, and establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

 

Training and Experience

 

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.  An example of this would be a college degree in Computer Science and/or nationally recognized networking certifications, with experience in computer languages such as Perl, php, Java, C, C++, and designing and implementing networks and related information technologies security devices.

 

Special Conditions of Employment

 

Networking certifications such as CCIE preferred. Remotely monitor information technology security systems.

 

Working Conditions

 

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned.  It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.