Network Security Engineer

Position: Network Security Engineer 

Who we are: 

Since 1995, Mediacom Communications has become a coast-to-coast presence with operations in 22 states and a team exceeding 4,000 people with the mission of bridging the digital divide between America’s major cities and America’s smaller regions. The services we offer—faster, more reliable internet service; expanded, free digital and HD TV choices; and superior technology in home security and phone service—are a direct result of our powerful culture of growth and innovation. 

As we continue to grow, so do our career opportunities. We aim to be at the forefront in delivering easy-to-use, high-tech entertainment, communications, and internet products to the communities we serve. To achieve this, Mediacom Communications seeks talented professionals to partner with us in meeting these challenges and realizing what we can imagine. Take that next step toward your future and join our growing team! 

Position Overview: 

The Network Security Engineer is a technical, hands-on expert responsible for analyzing, designing, documenting, implementing, and configuring complex network and security infrastructure. Working closely with NOC, IP Operations, Video Operations, and other technical/business units, the Network Security Engineer provides MOPs necessary for deploying network & security changes. This role requires a deep understanding of network architecture, routing protocols, and security frameworks. This is a networking and security combination role.

Company Benefits: 

Along with that rewarding feeling, you’ll be given the Power to Succeed in your career while enjoying ongoing training and a generous benefits package designed to be flexible and relevant to your needs. You’ll find many advantages to joining the Mediacom team such as:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Education Enrichment up to $5,000 per year for qualified employees
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacation, holidays and flex paid time off
• Employee discounts on Mediacom services, where available. In areas where Mediacom services are not available, a reimbursement of internet/cable services are provided
• Training and professional development
• And much more!

Position Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage complex network architecture to meet requirements from various business units
• Support network and security infrastructure and controls, including, but not limited to Routers, Switches, SD-WAN, Firewalls, VPN, TACACS, netflow based tools, etc.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans for the network; assist in conducting periodic internal and external audits to assess security/risk in the Mediacom network
• Ensure network systems comply with relevant regulatory and compliance standardsParticipate in incident triage, analysis, response, and remediation for network outages, intrusions, attacks, and other incidents
• Assist in developing network-specific security policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures
• Implement automation scripts and tools to streamline repetitive network tasks
• Manage network services and configurations, recommending and implementing changes that will improve overall company network security
• Assist in evaluating and developing solutions for complex network and security technologies for enterprise and service provider environments
• Work with network hardware and software vendors to evaluate new products and technologies
• Lead and/or participate in network-related projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into effective network solutions; collaborate with IT to design and implement hybrid cloud network solutions
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or Information Technology preferred
• 5 to 7 years of technical hands-on networking and security experience
• A solid background in network administration and architecture, and an in-depth understanding of communication protocols and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF)
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices
• Familiarity with access control models and network security, knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g., Python)
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools
• Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, VPN, netflow, and other network security tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to assimilate, analyze, and correlate large amounts of forensic data from various network, operating system, application, and security devices, logs, and alerts
• Experience in handling networking and security for a large enterprise network or service provider network
• Ability to present and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical staff as well as senior management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability and willingness to take on additional tasks as assigned

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Cloud networking experience
• Networking and security certifications (CCNA, CCNP, etc.)
• Familiarity with Cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001

Disclaimer: The pay range for this position is $70,000- $130,000 per year. When making a job offer, we consider several factors in our determination, such as years of related work experience; relevant skills and qualifications; education level; and certifications/licenses. The location of this position may operate out of Mediacom Park, NY or Des Moines, IA.

Get to know us: Mediacom Communications is known by our Mediacom brands, including: Xtream TV, Phone and Internet, Xtream Xpert, Xtream Wifi360Pro, Xtream Hotspots, Mediacom Bolt, Mediacom Digital Home, Mediacom Business and OnMedia. When you join Mediacom, you are joining a powerful team of more than 4,000 individuals working together to serve more than 1.55 million customers in 22 states and connecting them to what matters most. 

Our Awards: Mediacom is proud to have received the following recognitions: 2024, 2023, 2022 & 2021 Best Managed Companies, 2019 Best Company for Women to Work, 2017 Best Company for People of Color and Women to Work, Content & Connectivity Human Resources (C2HR)’s 2021 Social Impact Award. 

Who you are matters here: Mediacom Communications is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment. Mediacom Communications prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, marital status, status as a parent, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, reprisal for participation in protected EEO activity, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. These protections extend to all employment policies, practices, and actions, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring; job assignments; performance management; rewards; promotions; training and development; reassignments; discipline; and separations. 

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