Design Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network Security Design Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA. Overview: The Network Security Design Engineer (Intermediate) supports a wide range of infrastructure and security initiatives, including system architecture, issue resolution, and the application of security best practices across the organization. This role partners with management to prioritize work, provide guidance on resolving complex technical challenges, and introduce modern, effective security solutions. The engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to complete assigned initiatives while aligning with organizational values. Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and oversee enterprise security controls to safeguard systems and data
- Serve as escalation support for advanced (Tier 3) security-related incidents and issues
- Research, evaluate, test, and roll out new technologies that enhance the organization's security posture
- Apply recognized industry standards to ensure security platforms are properly configured and hardened
- Develop and maintain security-related documentation and procedures, ensuring team compliance
- Remain current on emerging security risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques
- Create and maintain accurate, detailed network and security architecture diagrams
- Partner with application, infrastructure, and other technology teams to ensure solutions are deployed securely

Requirements

- Generally, requires a four-year college degree/GED, a foundational understanding of network security principles, and a minimum of two years of hands-on professional experience
- An Associate-level industry certification (such as Cisco CCENT, CompTIA Security+, Palo Alto PCCSA, or comparable credentials) must be obtained within two years of starting the role, or an alternative approved IT certification is required
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results on schedule with limited oversight
- Advanced, working familiarity with a wide array of modern IT systems, platforms, and technologies
- Experience analyzing and correlating data from disparate sources, including logs and other unstructured inputs
- Willingness and availability to provide after-hours support when business needs required

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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