Network Services Vulnerability Engineer - 60019149

Full Job Description

This position is onsite in beautiful Columbia, South Carolina.

• Manage vulnerability remediation and patch windows schedule. Schedule patches within Catalyst Center & Meraki Dashboard.

Submit all change requests relating to patching of devices and work with customers to coordinate patching. Work with the DTO Vulnerability Manager and DIS for Vulnerability Remediation.

Develop documentation to demonstrate remediation of findings and compliance with state and regulatory requirements.

• Audit and drive remediation of Network Services routers and switches using the statewide vulnerability management platform and other tools as needed for IT Security and of supported agencies.
• Work with DIS staff and agencies to develop Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) concerning Shared Services for defining, tracking, and reporting on the progress of remediation actions.
• Monitor network performance and utilization with available tools to ensure that the network remains healthy and fully functional. Utilize test environments, when possible, to evaluate and test new firmware so that firmware patches can be applied with no adverse impact to devices and customers.
• Utilize available network services tools like, Solarwinds Orion (or similar network monitoring tool), ISE and Catalyst center to support network activities.
• Other duties as assigned such as helping Network Integration and Design Engineers when needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in an information technology or information security related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

• Hands on operational experience with Cisco management tools (e.g. Cisco Catalyst Center, Meraki Dashboard, Cisco Nexus Dashboard) including the ability to deploy, configure, and operate.
• Understanding of various Cisco operating systems including Cisco IOS-XE, Cisco IOS-XR and Cisco Nexus OS.
• Ability to report issues clearly and efficiently communicate vulnerability severity to various stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to examine issues both strategically and analytically.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management lifecycle and governance.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires routine driver duties.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in supporting vulnerability management for large IT environments is preferred.
• Networking certifications such as CompTIA N+ or CCNA is desired.
• Automation/scripting experience using Python or any other scripting languages is desired.

Additional Information

The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment.

Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)