Become A Senior Security & Network Engineer

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Working As A Senior Security & Network Engineer

Interacting With Computers
Getting Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Deal with People
Mostly Sitting
$90,120
Average Salary

Example Of What A Senior Security & Network Engineer does

Monitored the LAN/WAN for Hackers and using Cisco Mars/IDS/IPS.
Used them in OS Crontab as well as web server CGI-Bin.
Deployed Cisco IDS/IPS & Source Fire IPS/sensors through-out the network for inline and passive mode.
Support routing protocols such as EIGRP, BGP and OSPF.
Experience and worked on protocols: SIP, DIAMETER, HTTP, GTP, RADIUS, and TCP/IP.
Worked in a test lab to test new cisco features and IOS patches.
Configured HSRP/GLBP on edge router.
Worked extensively on Cisco Firewalls, Cisco PIX &ASA 5500(5525/5585), Palo Alto 200 Series.
Manage the ASA 5540 VPN appliance.
Implemented a new role out of the SA-4000 ssl-vpn juniper appliance for the DR site.
Configured site to site VPN technologies using IPSEC.
Experience with F5 load balancers and Cisco load balancers (CSM, ACE and GSS).
Upgraded worldwide Active Directory forest to Windows 2003.
Provided support for the Nexus 7000 core switches as well the 2800 series mpls routers.
Created route maps for PBR on Cisco routers/switches
Configured CIDR IP RIP, PPP, BGP and OSPF routing.
Review and optimize firewall rules using Secure Track Tufin tool and run firewall audit reports.
Provided tier 3 support for Checkpoint Firewall-1 software to support customers.
Configure VDC and VPC on Nexus 7010 and Nexus 5596.
Designed and implemented DMZ for Web servers, Mail servers & FTP Servers using Cisco ASA5585 Firewalls.

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How To Become A Senior Security & Network Engineer

Most information security analyst positions require a bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field. Employers usually prefer analysts to have experience in a related occupation.

Education

Information security analysts usually need at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, programming, or a related field. As information security continues to develop as a career field, many schools are responding with information security programs for prospective job seekers. These programs may become a common path for entry into the occupation. Currently, a well-rounded computer education is preferred.

Employers of information security analysts sometimes prefer applicants who have a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) in information systems. Programs offering the MBA in information systems generally require 2 years of study beyond the undergraduate level and include both business and computer-related courses.

Work Experience in a Related Occupation

Information security analysts generally need to have previous experience in a related occupation. Many analysts have experience in an information technology department, often as a network or systems administrator. Some employers look for people who have already worked in fields related to the one in which they are hiring. For example, if the job opening is in database security, they may look for a database administrator. If they are hiring in systems security, a computer systems analyst may be an ideal candidate.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

There are a number of information security certifications available, and many employers prefer job candidates to have one. Certification validates the knowledge and best practices required from information security analysts. Some are general information security certificates, such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional, and others have a narrow focus, such as penetration testing or systems auditing.

Advancement

Information security analysts can advance to become chief security officers or another type of computer and information systems manager.

Important Qualities

Analytical skills. Information security analysts must carefully study computer systems and networks and assess risks to determine how security policies and protocols can be improved.

Detail oriented. Because cyberattacks can be difficult to detect, information security analysts pay careful attention to their computer systems and watch for minor changes in performance.

Ingenuity. Information security analysts anticipate information security risks and implement new ways to protect their organizations’ computer systems and networks.

Problem-solving skills. Information security analysts respond to security alerts and uncover and fix flaws in computer systems and networks.

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Senior Security & Network Engineer Typical Career Paths

Average Length of Employment

Network Engineer/Analyst 3.8 years
Senior Network Engineer 3.7 years
Senior Network Architect 3.3 years
Lead Network Engineer 3.2 years
Manager, Network & Security 3.1 years
Network Engineer 3.1 years
Principal Network Engineer 3.1 years
Data Network Engineer 3.1 years
Network Design Engineer 3.1 years
Senior Security & Network Engineer 3.0 years
Senior Network Design Engineer 3.0 years
Senior Network Security Analyst 3.0 years
Network Architect 2.9 years
Network Infrastructure Engineer 2.9 years
Senior Network Support Engineer 2.8 years
Senior Network Consultant 2.8 years
Network Implementation Engineer 2.7 years
Network Security Engineer 2.5 years
Senior Security Engineer 2.5 years
WAN Engineer 2.2 years
Network Support Engineer 2.2 years
Firewall Engineer 2.1 years
Cisco Network Engineer 2.1 years
Contract Network Engineer 1.9 years
Assistant Network Engineer 1.9 years
Network Security Consultant 1.9 years
Junior Networking Engineer 1.6 years

Top Careers Before Senior Security & Network Engineer

Top Careers After Senior Security & Network Engineer

Network Security Engineer 19.7%
Senior Network Engineer 11.8%
Manager, Network & Security 6.6%
Senior Cyber Security Analyst 6.6%
Security Engineer 5.3%
Network Engineer 5.3%
Senior Security Engineer 5.3%
Systems Administrator 3.9%
Custom Designer 3.9%
Information Systems Security Officer 3.9%
Senior Security Architect 3.9%
Information Technology Specialist 2.6%
Project Team Lead 2.6%
Network Architect 2.6%
Consultant/Project Manager 2.6%
Deputy Manager 2.6%
Security Architect 2.6%
Manager 2.6%
Planning Engineer 2.6%
Analyst 2.6%

Senior Security & Network Engineer Demographics

Gender

Male
87.0%
Female
13.0%

Ethnicity

White
70.1%
Hispanic or Latino
14.5%
Asian
11.5%
Unknown
2.0%
Black or African American
1.9%

Languages Spoken

Carrier
100.0%

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Senior Security & Network Engineer Education

Schools

University of Phoenix
16.7%
Strayer University
11.1%
DePaul University
11.1%
Post University
5.6%
College of DuPage
5.6%
Community College of the Air Force
5.6%
University of Alabama
5.6%
Art Institute of Phoenix
5.6%
Colorado Technical University
5.6%
Arizona State University
5.6%
Western Governors University
5.6%
William Paterson University of New Jersey
5.6%
Macomb Community College
5.6%
A-Technical College
5.6%

Majors

Business 16.7%
Information Technology 13.3%
Engineering And Industrial Management 6.7%
Computer Information Systems 6.7%
Electrical Engineering Technology 6.7%
Computer Science 6.7%
Sociology 3.3%
Finance 3.3%
Fine Arts 3.3%
Architectural Technology 3.3%
Computer Systems Security 3.3%
Computer Engineering 3.3%
Computer Programming 3.3%
Communication 3.3%
Computer Networking 3.3%
Biotechnology 3.3%
Business Economics 3.3%
Information Systems 3.3%
Project Management 3.3%

Degrees

Bachelors
50.0%
Masters
23.3%
Associate
20.0%
Other
3.3%
Diploma
3.3%

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Real Senior Security & Network Engineer Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Senior Security Network Engineer	Hotwire Communications	Miramar, FL	Aug 23, 2016	$137,500
Senior Security Network Engineer	Hotwire Communications	Miramar, FL	Aug 23, 2016	$135,000
Senior Security Network Engineer	CSC Holdings, LLC	Hicksville, NY	Sep 11, 2015	$125,000
SR. Enterprise Network Security Expert	Trigyn Technologies, Inc.	New York, NY	Mar 01, 2010	$115,000

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Top Skills for A Senior Security & Network Engineer

Top Senior Security & Network Engineer Skills

Firewall Rules
Lan/Wan
VPN

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Review and optimize firewall rules using Secure Track Tufin tool and run firewall audit reports.
Monitored the LAN/WAN for Hackers and using Cisco Mars/IDS/IPS.
Configured/managed Site to Site VPN tunnels between sites.
Configured URL filtering on Blue coat and Cisco 7200 routers and ASA 5580 firewalls.
Upgraded/configured software/firmware on network hardware devices/servers.