• 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
  
  

To know more about us, visit https://www.pixxel.space. https://www.notion.so/pixxelspacetech/Pixxel-in-Media-92a5072f085e4300a0defa1ba2d37149