Role: Network and Security Engineer (US)
Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (preferred)

Work Experience: 5+ years experience in network security. Must be a US Citizen

Role Description:
Pixxel is seeking a highly motivated IT/Network Engineer to develop, implement, manage and protect our network infrastructure and IT systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a dedication to optimizing network performance/security, have an understanding of cybersecurity and reduce overall risks associated with technology infrastructures.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Plan, design, and deploy network solutions that meet the organization's needs.

• Configure and maintain network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls).

• Set up and deploy employee hardware

• Administer and troubleshoot servers and workstations, ensuring system reliability and performance.

• Monitor and maintain network performance daily, implementing enhancements as necessary.

• Implement and manage security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with best practices.

• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments and audits.

• Diagnose and resolve network issues and outages swiftly.

• Provide technical support to end-users and assist with software and hardware issues.

• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, changes, and policies.

• Generate reports on network performance, uptime, and security incidents.

• Work closely with other IT professionals and departments to support company-wide projects.

• Develop plan and train staff on network safety, new technologies, network protocols, and company network guidelines.

• Lead the process for updating existing (and developing new) policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and NIST 800-171 standards, and other data protection requirements.

Desirable Skills & Certifications:

• A strong understanding of Cybersecurity Systems Engineering in accordance to industry standards, such as NIST 800-53 RMF and ISO 27001

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).

• Familiarity with scripting languages for automation tasks.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work under pressure.

• Hands-on experience with Meraki/Cisco firewalls,VPN, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) tools

• Security assessment of technical architecture and solutions

• Ability to pick company tools and protocols

• Proficiency in operating systems (Windows, Linux, MAC) and network monitoring tools.

• Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills

• Hands-on experience in security systems, including vulnerability management, identity, and access management, security risk assessments, application testing, etc.

• Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols

• Strong attention to detail