Security Network Engineer

Ritter Communications has been at the forefront of the local communications industry for more than a century. We began providing telephone service in Northeast Arkansas in 1906. Since then, Ritter has become a regional telecommunications provider delivering a broad and competitive range of communications products and services to businesses and residents in Northeast and North Central Arkansas and West Tennessee. By providing our Business Services customers with the most innovative and integrated technology and services, we’re dedicated to reducing their costs and maximizing their profits with customized connectivity solutions. Our Residential Services customers enjoy lightning fast Internet speeds, cable TV and HDTV and reliable local and long distance phone service. Our services are delivered and supported by a dependable team of local industry experts.

We are looking for an experienced Security Network Engineer to join our team!

Job Description:

The Security Engineer is responsible for technology evaluation, equipment standardization, documentation, security architecture for Ritter’s equipment and services across the service provider network. The role will require a general understanding of Voice, Video, Data, and Internet service offerings by Ritter Communications.

Essential Job Functions

General:

• Responsible for working with vendors and internal groups to develop and maintain best security practices for the Ritter service provider network, which include DCN, DDOS platforms, internal services, and external services;
• Perform security reviews and tests, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan
• Generates quote requests, orders, RFPs, and negotiates directly with vendors;
• Prepares project budgets and manages capital and operating expenses on engineering projects; provide regular reporting and forecasting related to project budgets;
• Participates in inter-departmental planning meetings to coordinate and communicate activities related to the successful completion of projects;
• Works closely with other engineering teams, network and field technicians, product development and OSS teams to support networks security aspects of network and/or service architectures.
• Works closely with Product Marketing to ensure successful delivery of all technical components of new services and service enhancements;
• Works closely with NOC and field personnel to develop handoff documentation and training packages to ensure new technologies and services are supportable by the operations group;
• Runs technology and service trials;
• Travels to project sites and job areas as required;
• Performs other duties as assigned by Network & Services Architecture Director;

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient with Firewalls and Routing in a service provider environment(Preferably Cisco, Palo Alto);
• Proficient in the configuration and management of IDS/IPS systems;
• Configuration of routing protocols like OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP in support of Security Policies;
• Configuration of HSRP, VRRP & GLBP protocols;
• Establishing and maintaining both User and Site-to-site VPNs;
• Opening Ports on firewalls for inside, outside & DMZ zones;
• Knowledge of DDOS identification and prevention within a service provider network;
• Knowledge of firewalls within various operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, and Unix;
• Knowledge of modern service provider data networks, technologies and protocols;
• Knowledge of network system design, development methods, and techniques;
• Knowledge of network management practices and procedures;
• Knowledge and the ability to design Layers 1, 2, and 3 of the OSI model;
• Skill in operating various office equipment such as personal computer, various software programs including Microsoft Office applications(Excel, Outlook, Visio);
• Skill in problem identification and resolution;
• Skill in oral and written communication;
• Skill in reading and interpreting technical documents such as vendor deployment guidelines, white papers and configuration manuals;
• Ability to communicate with customers, employees, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner;
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments;
• Ability to pay close attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to make sound decisions using information at hand;
• Ability to work in a team environment;

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity or a related field plus three years of telecommunications technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Ritter Communications is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We strive to maintain a drug-free workplace.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, cancer, accident and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, free gym membership, company discounts, tuition reimbursement, paid training, paid leave, and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)