Network Security Engineer

Woodward's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Estimated annual base pay: $79,700.00 (minimum) - $99,600.00 (midpoint) - $119,500.00 (maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity

• 401(k) match (4.5%)

• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members

• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave

• Paid parental leave

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits

• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life

• Member referral bonus

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible spending

• Voluntary benefits, including:

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts

• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're an experience Network Security Engineer, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward is hiring a Network Security Engineer to join our team. This position is an exciting blend of security disciplines. You will be working hand and hand with the networking team, driving towards a more secure network. As part of a regulated industry, you will also work to drive compliance in network configuration, and devices images. You will have hands-on responsibilities with our Network Access Control tools, and firewalls. The successful candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco networks, and hands-on experience with CheckPoint Firewall. The Network Security Engineer will be responsible for representing the security team in network discussions, ensuring the security of the network, and assisting with Network Access Control.

What You Will Be Doing

• Represent the security team in network discussions and ensure the security of the network

• Work closely with the network team to ensure that security policies are being followed and that the network is secure.

• Hands-on day to day responsibility with CheckPoint Firewalls.

• Assist with Network Access Control using Forescout, while not required experience with Forescout, Forescout experience is great to have.

• Investigate and resolve security incidents and provide recommendations to prevent future occurrences.

• Ensure that all security-related policies and procedures are being followed by the team.

• Provide technical guidance to other members of the security team and network team.

• Perform security assessments and vulnerability testing.

• Maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and best practices.

What We Are Looking For

• A bachelor's degree is required. Preferably in computer science, information systems or other related discipline.

• At least 3 or more years of experience in an IT/Network Security role is required.

• Experience with Checkpoint, and Cisco is strongly preferred.

• Experience with Forescout a plus.

• CCNP, GSEC, GDSA or equivalent a plus.

• Experience in a NIST 800-171 Regulated environment a desired.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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