Network Security Engineer

At ALLO, we believe people are our biggest asset. Our team brings the ALLO mission to life because as local members of each community, we live, work, play, and volunteer right here with you. We're passionate about being involved and contributing to the success and progress of each of our GIG Communities.

We pursue these passions because ALLO leaders have created a workplace where folks are valued, ideas are heard, and leaders and teammates show up for each other at work and in life.

At ALLO, we believe people are our biggest asset. Our team brings the ALLO mission to life because as local members of each community, we live, work, play, and volunteer right here with you. We're passionate about being involved and contributing to the success and progress of each of our GIG Communities.

We pursue these passions because ALLO leaders have created a workplace where folks are valued, ideas are heard, and leaders and teammates show up for each other at work and in life.

As a Network Security Engineer within our Advanced Solutions Team, you will work closely with a cross-function group of teams at ALLO and will play a critical role in safeguarding our clients' IT networks and systems by delivering industry-leading security solutions tailored to their unique needs. You will work in a fast-paced environment where you'll design, implement, and manage advanced security architectures, continuously monitor for threats, and provide expert guidance to mitigate risks. This position emphasizes collaboration with clients, proactive threat hunting, and real-time incident response to ensure optimal security for a diverse portfolio of organizations.

Your role will involve managing multiple client environments simultaneously, leveraging advanced tools and systems to detect and mitigate potential threats, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. As a key member of the team, you will also contribute to service enhancements, client reporting, and process improvement to enhance our security service offerings.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, deploy, and maintain security architectures, including fortigate firewalls, access management, secure layer 2 switching solutions and wifi implementations.

• Stay updated on emerging threats, attack vectors, and industry best practices to continuously improve security measures.

• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.

• Assist clients in complying with applicable regulations and best practices.

• Occasionally work outside normal business hours to oversee maintenance window activities and on-call support to maintain services 24/7.

• Manage multiple conflicting priorities & consistently meet deadlines.

• Monitor network health & availability and identify service trends/problems.

• Plan system capacity for security components.

• Strive to make a difference through continued self-improvement.

• Organize & implement special projects as required.

• Document and provide training when new policies, procedures or regulations are implemented.

• Cross-train teammates and serve as their resource on core processes.

• Maintains hassle free service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

• Demonstrates Company’s Values-Local, Hassle Free, Honest and Exceptional.

• Maintains a positive open demeanor, encourages different points of view.

• Other duties and responsibilities as per needs of the business.

EDUCATION:

• 4-year college degree in Computer Science, engineering, or related field and/or equivalent experience.

• Fortinet FCP Network Security or FCP Security Operations certification desirable.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years’ experience in network security

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

• Service Excellence.

• Oral communications.

• Written communications.

• Working with MS Office.

• Managing Multiple Priorities Decision Making and Critical Thinking.

• Presentations and Facilitation.

• High energy and engaging demeanor.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Raise objects up to 25 lbs.

• Remain stationary for extended periods.

• Ability to communicate information.

• Ability to bend, kneel, and stand.

• Ability to operate a computer.

• Identify different colors.

• Valid Driver's License.

People are our passion.  At ALLO, we don’t treat you like a number. You’re a human being. 
 

Get ready to plug into the perks at ALLO: 

• Free ALLO Service:  We’ll pick up the tab on your ALLO fiber internet, TV, and phone bill. Seriously!
• Retirement Plan:  The fiber future isn’t the only one we care about. We match your 401(k) savings up to 5%.
• Health and Wellness: Participate in quarterly wellness challenges, and we’ll deposit extra cash into your checking or health savings accounts.
• Benefits:  Our benefits include medical, vision, and dental with low employee costs.  Not to mention generous Earned Time Off (ETO) program.
• Sponsorships:  Are you passionate about a local fundraiser or philanthropy? We strive to give back to what matters most to our communities.
• Tuition Assistance:  Have a thirst for knowledge? We like that, which is why we’re proud to offer assistance with the cost of your tuition.

ALLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing opportunities to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. ALLO believes that diversity and inclusion within our team is critical to our success as a company. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply may contact Recruiting at recruiting@allofiber.com.

ALLO is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.