IT Security Specialist III

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for an IT Security Specialist
 
Position Type: Contract
Duration: 12+ Months
Location:  Plano Tx
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and fulfill network security service requests across firewall, proxy, and malware/content filtering platforms, including maintaining queue health and data quality standards.
• Create, modify, and implement firewall rules, NAT rules, object groups, proxy policies, malware/content filtering configurations, and related network security changes.
• Perform design validation, peer reviews, and pre-work/testing in non-production environments when necessary prior to production deployment.
• Support incident resolution and service restoration through appropriate configuration changes in coordination with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and vendors.
• Collaborate with architecture, engineering, network operations, and clients on design requirements, standards, impact assessments, and production support transitions.
• 5-10 years of experience in Network Services, Network Security, Infrastructure Engineering, or related technical disciplines.
• Hands-on experience with firewall technologies such as Fortinet and Check Point.
• Experience directly managing Web Content Filtering/Proxy infrastructure in forward and reverse proxy configurations.
• Experience supporting network security technologies such as firewalls, content inspection, malware inspection, and related platforms.
• Advanced experience managing, configuring, and troubleshooting content inspection / delivery technologies such as Radware, Alteon, FireEye, or similar.
• Strong understanding of network-based technologies and protocols, including LAN, WAN, routing, and switching fundamentals.
• Industry certifications such as Fortinet NSE (1-8), Check Point CCTA/CCTE/CCSA/CCSE, Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, or equivalent experience.
• Professional certifications in network security or web content filtering technologies such as CISSP, CCSP, CEH, BCCPA, BCCPP, or similar.
• Experience with Bluecoat Management Center, ProxySG, BCAAA, McAfee Web Gateway, McAfee DLP, Netskope, F5 SSLO, or similar technologies.
• Skills in scripting and automation, including Python, Ansible, PowerShell, REST/SOAP, Expect, or Rancid.
• Experience working in Agile environments and in networking-related disciplines within design, implementation, or operations roles.

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• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

 
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