Network Security Specialist Information Security Engineering

Network Security Specialist Information Security Engineering Join to apply for the Network Security Specialist Information Security Engineering role at Con Edison. This range is provided by Con Edison. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base Pay Range $120,000.00?/?yr $145,000.00?/?yr Overview The Network Security Specialist is a senior-level position that plays a critical role within the Information Security Engineering organization. It leads a team of network security engineers and technical experts responsible for protecting enterprise network and infrastructure environments. It focuses on implementing and managing network security tools, developing secure reference architectures, and enhancing detection capabilities across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid platforms. The successful candidate works proactively to evaluate emerging technologies, research next?generation network security solutions, and develop business use cases and proof?of?concept implementations. Reporting directly to the Information Security Engineering Systems Manager, this position requires both technical depth and effective leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in network defense, sharp analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset to drive operational excellence in a dynamic, customer?focused environment. Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and guide cybersecurity and network security teams. Design and maintain secure network architectures across on?premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. Manage and configure network security appliances and infrastructure across data centers. Review and approve new technologies from a security perspective. Implement segmentation and isolation strategies to reduce lateral movement risks. Identify and remediate vulnerabilities across enterprise systems. Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks. Manage DLP, browser isolation, and other web security solutions. Define and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures. Administer and optimize Cisco ISE, SIEM, IDS/IPS, NDR, and related systems. Collaborate across IT and operations teams on secure implementations and incident escalations. Research emerging threats and technologies to continually strengthen enterprise defenses. Qualifications Required Education/Experience Masters Degree and with 3 years of relevant experience in IT or Information Security. Bachelors Degree and with 5 years of relevant experience in IT or Information Security. Associates Degree and with 6 years of relevant experience in IT or Information Security. High School Diploma/GED and with 8 years of relevant experience in IT or Information Security. Preferred Education/Experience Masters Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems Security, or Information Technology with 3 years in Information Security or Network Security in a lead or senior technical role and experience in CIRT, SOC, or Incident Management and hands?on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, NDR, and firewall technologies. Knowledge of network architecture, microsegmentation, and vulnerability remediation. Familiarity with cloud security and OT systems (SCADA, PLC) preferred. Bachelors Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems Security, or Information Technology with 5 years in Information Security or Network Security in a lead or senior technical role and experience in CIRT, SOC, or Incident Management and hands?on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, NDR, and firewall technologies. Knowledge of network architecture, microsegmentation, and vulnerability remediation. Familiarity with cloud security and OT systems (SCADA, PLC) preferred. Relevant Work Experience Designing and implementing secure network architectures. Expertise with VLANs, NAT, subnetting, routing, and firewall management. Hands?on experience deploying and maintaining physical and virtual network devices in data centers. Hands?on experience with IDS/IPS, next?generation firewalls, NDR systems, and SIEM tools (Splunk). Experience developing and executing incident response procedures. Cloud networking and hybrid environment security experience. Collaborating across IT, operations, and engineering teams to ensure secure architectures. Strong background in SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management, decryption, and inspection. Practical experience managing proxies, packet brokers, and traffic aggregation networks (SPAN/TAP). Hands?on experience implementing and supporting UTM platforms and deep URL inspection technologies. Experience with hybrid infrastructures including data centers, cloud, and remote access environments. Experience with conducting forensic analysis and incident response using PCAP and log data. 3+ years in cybersecurity or network architecture roles. Experience with network segmentation, zero?trust architecture, and visibility platforms (preferred). Familiarity with OT systems (SCADA, PLCs) and industrial protocols (DNP3, Modbus) (preferred). Advanced implementations of web DLP, browser isolation, and browser security (preferred). Experience leading enterprise?scale security transformation projects (preferred). Proficiency with Zeek, Suricata, SNORT, YARA, and STIX/TAXII (preferred). Experience with proxy, SASE, Cisco ISE, and SSL/TLS inspection (preferred). Strong background in technology evaluation and risk assessments (preferred). Managing technical cybersecurity and network security teams (preferred). Managing vulnerability remediation and control verification (preferred). Skills and Abilities Effective leadership skills. Demonstrated problem?solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Effective conflict management skills. Proactively approaches responsibilities. Licenses and Certifications Drivers License required. Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCNP Security, GSEC, GCIH, CEH, or equivalent. Physical Demands Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds. Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday. Additional Physical Demands The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non?business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Seniority Level Mid?Senior level Employment Type Other Job Function Information Technology Industries Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Con Edison by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr