• Job Description

  Req#: 659985BR
  IBM Quantum is an industry-first initiative to build universal quantum computers for business,
  engineering and science. This effort includes advancing the entire quantum computing
  technology stack and exploring applications to make quantum broadly usable and accessible.
  With a worldwide network of Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, researchers,
  educators, and enthusiasts, we are committed to driving innovation for our clients in the IBM
  Quantum Network and the Qiskit Community.
  We are seeking an energetic network security services engineer candidate who will eagerly grow
  existing skills while developing the new skills necessary to design, build, deploy and maintain
  high availability network and next-generation network security operations. The perfect candidate
  will bring with them the growth mindset needed to learn and develop excellence in the
  engineering and management of multi-vendor, heterogeneous Cisco, Palo Alto and Infoblox
  TCP/IP-based networking environments. You will learn to master the design and deployment of
  next-generation networking technology systems/services and build solid, demonstrable skills in
  and understanding of Cisco and Palo Alto TCP/IP-based network ecosystems.
  The ideal candidate should be a self-starter, organized, with a good understanding of the business
  requirements and should be able to demonstrate both technical capabilities and in-depth
  knowledge of various security and network concepts, technologies and best practices.
  In addition to technical expertise, the candidate should have excellent communication skills, as
  he will be working closely with internal teams and stakeholders to understand issues, business
  needs, gather requirements and develop proper plans and courses of action to build up this
  dynamic environment.
  Your Role and Responsibilities:
  • Build, deploy and maintain high availability, next-generation network and network
  • security compartments and operations within this environment
  • Deploy, maintain and manage network switching infrastructure (routers, aggregation
  • switches, end-user switches)
  • Deploy, maintain and manage Next Generation security platforms (Firewall/IPS) and
  • network security compartments
  • Participate in the design and implementation of a scalable, reliable, and secure network
  • security infrastructure environment
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, mitigate and resolve network infrastructure problems and service
  • interruptions
  • Conduct security audits and risk assessments to identify/mitigate/remedy vulnerabilities
  • in the network security infrastructure. Work with internal and external auditors to provide
  • necessary audit evidence and documentation
  • Manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory information for the network and
  • security equipment and associated support contracts.
  • Create and maintain network and security technical administration documentation,
  • (procedures, diagrams) as well as associated IT support and troubleshooting
  • documentation
  • Collaborate with internal/external IBM partners, and hardware/telecom vendors to source
  • services/equipment, troubleshoot problems, open support tickets as needed
  • Assure optimized and robust daily network operations for network infrastructure
  • (switches, routers, firewalls, WAN/Internet connections, VPN, Cloud network
  • connections and operations)
  • On all systems, maintain, apply, and assure a strong security posture, currency levels and
  • compliance according to IBM Security standards and requirements
  • Apply engineering and operations excellence to deployments, including proof-of-
  • concept and next-generation network and network security installations while adhering to
  • industry best practices
  • Automate processes and workflows to increase the operational agility of the network
  • engineering operations
  • Analyze data from tools to determine areas of improvement, determine and implement
  • the necessary changes
  • Iteratively optimize, improve & enhance existing systems and infrastructure, including
  • implementation of new features and functions
  • Collect data, then supply it to engineering peer teams for analysis and data-driven
  • recommendations and decision making
  • Collaborate and maintain strong working relationships with IBM partners, stakeholders,
  • vendors, IBM Cloud and Research Emerging Technology
  • Master and utilize various IBM and vendor network utilities
  • IP address and subnet management
  • Create and provide recurring network reports based on network statistics and analytics
  • Network Change, Configuration and Performance Management.
  location is Yorktown Heights NY , Must work in office at least 3 days a week required
  • Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, PCNSA
  • Project management skills
  • Experience with network security monitoring/performance management systems is highly desirable (for example: Xymon, Centreon, Datadog, IBM Sevone)
  • Low-level (packet-level) network and application protocol analysis and troubleshooting experience
  • Experience with network automation; knowledge of RestAPI, Ansible, Python a definite plus
  • Experience with Unix/Linux administration and with scripting/coding
  Bachelor's Degree None IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk. IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing. IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
  
  Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
  
  At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

• About the company

  IBM is a global technology and innovation company headquartered in Armonk, NY. It is the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 375,000 employees serving clients in 170 countries. Just completing its 22nd year of patent leadership, IBM Research has defined the future of information technology with more than 3,000 researchers in 12 labs located across six continents.

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