Job Description

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Description

ThinkGard, a wholly owned, but independently operated subsidiary of VC3, is an innovative and growing managed security and backup provider, headquartered in Birmingham, AL. We are seeking to fill a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst with Network Security Expertise role. This is a technical role versus an advisory one. They will be responsible for helping organizations to protect their infrastructure, data, people and customers and will work with the existing management and technical teams to be successful.

Our People:

Our team members are collaborative, positive, and dedicated to mutual success. Transparency isn't just a buzzword here; it's a commitment to open communication, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. Guided by our core values -- Passionately Curious, Own It, Go Beyond, and Serve as One -- we're here to create something extraordinary together.

Our Core Focus:

Our team members play a pivotal role in our focus: Serving those who serve with technologies for today and tomorrow that make life safe and simple. With nearly 30 years of specialized expertise, our team goes beyond conventional boundaries, delivering tailored managed services and cybersecurity solutions to our clients.

Your Growth:

We are a growth minded organization that prioritizes development, offering numerous opportunities for career advancement. Rooted in our core value of being Passionately Curious, VC3 offers a dynamic learning environment, emphasizing hands-on experiences and formal development programs that celebrate continuous learning to propel your career forward.###

Key Responsibilities

Understand and follow standards and processes that produce a predictable result for the client. You must be aware of and maintain our standards. Advanced skills with firewalls and all associated technologies and techniques, such as high-availability, geofencing, DMZs, IPS/IDS, best practice implementation, and support. Configure, manage, and upgrade Firewalls, including management centers and policies. Today, the standard is Cisco firewalls, but could include others in the future. Collaborate with the client and other IT partners on route/switch needs to achieve the desired security outcomes Configure, manage and support clients network analytics and network access controls This position will be a part of the development and implementation of zero-trust solutions for our clients Responsible for assistance in implementation, and maintenance of security tools and services to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the company's information assets Assist in conducting security incident investigations Assisting in the design, documentation, and execution of security-related products Assist in identifying current and emerging issues including security trends, vulnerabilities and threats Conducting proactive research to analyze security weaknesses and recommend appropriate strategies Act as a technical leader for network security solutions, becoming a true subject-matter expert Develop and deliver written and oral reports to clients, teammates, and management to aggregate and communicate security information and metrics Participate in threat hunting activities and other special projects as required

Additional Responsibilities:

Create and update documentation when changes occur, or when discoveries are made. Assist with analysis and response to security events from SIEM's, Network Access Control, EDR, e-mail security, and other security data sources Maintain accurate and real time timesheets, record complete and accurate notes of troubleshooting and communication with clients Receive mentoring and feedback from peers and others Where appropriate, escalate complicated issues to a more senior resource or other appropriate teams Review Tickets with Manager Actively Participate in Team Huddles, L10 Meetings, One on One Meetings, and any other Team Meetings Create and update documentation when changes or occur, or when discoveries are made Maintain knowledge of the products and services we offer. Attend monthly training & team meetings as required Additional duties as required


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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills; ability to understand and analyze complex issues Self-motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized and able to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities in an efficient manner with a high level of quality A Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field preferred At least five years experience in, information security with demonstrated advanced expertise or experience with security technologies including An understanding of current and emerging threats and countermeasures and the organizational challenges to addressing these threats An understanding of Application Security threats and countermeasures An awareness of information security management frameworks Demonstrated expertise or experience with: In depth knowledge of Juniper/HP/Cisco networking switches In depth knowledge of Cisco/Juniper/Sonicwall/Fortinet/Palo Alto firewalls Strong knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF/EIGRP/BGP) Proven experience architecting & designing networks Proven experience with firewall security features (IDS/IPS/ATP) Strong knowledge of VPNs (IPSEC/Remote Access/OpenVPN) Azure networking Excellent verbal communication and writing skills Ability to present complex or highly technical issues in simple and easy-to-understand formats Ability to build strong relationships and influence decisions with internal and external stakeholders One or more technical certifications is preferred such as CCNA (Cisco) and CCNP (Cisco)


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Additional information you will want to know:

Applicant selected will be subject to a criminal and department of motor vehicles background checks and must meet Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) requirements post-employment Minimal travel required VC3 offers a comprehensive benefit package and 401K/RRSP company matching

Thank you for your interest in VC3. We appreciate all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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About VC3

VC3 offers Managed IT Services, Private Cloud Services, Hosted VoIP, Custom Web Applications, SharePoint Consulting, and Website Design & Hosting.



VC3 has more than 25 years of experience providing a full range of Information Technology Solutions and Services to hundreds of municipalities and organizations throughout the United States and Canada. The technologies needed by our customers have changed many times over the years, but our focus has always stayed the same: connect the best technologies with our experienced and talented engineers, programmers, web designers and support specialists to deliver solutions that take our customers to the next level of productivity and results.



We pride ourselves on making IT personal, making IT easy, and getting IT right. And it all starts with our talented team that is committed to raising the bar.