job summary: As a Network Security Analyst, you'll move our company, and your career, forward by performing monitoring, investigating and protecting the network security infrastructure, ensuring its performance, reliability, and security. This role involves developing, implementing, operating, and monitoring of the applicable technology and systems within the network security team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network security operations, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. location: Newport Beach, California job type: Contract salary: $55 - 62 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Oversee full scope of operations and maintenance of the organization's network security infrastructure.Ensure network security operates efficiently and meets organizational needs.Monitor network security performance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.Implement network security measures to protect data and resources.Develop and implement network security operations policies and procedures.Plan and manage network security upgrades and expansions.Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements and conduct regular network security audits and assessments.Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in network security.Establish organization-wide standards for products, platforms, software, hardware, or appliance-based solutions related to network security operations; develop and direct implementation of standards and best practices for the organization .Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, diagrams and schematics.Prepare and present reports on network security performance and incidents.Participate in security incident response efforts by directing first responders to triage an event and performing advanced response actions for escalated events.Attract, retain, and develop top talent; provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to engineering professionals; foster collaboration with team members to drive value and identify and resolve impediments. qualifications: 5+ years leading a network security operations team in an enterprise environment10+ years of experience in engineering, implementing, and supporting global network securityStrong background in network infrastructure and protocolsExperience working with outsourced and remote teamsAdvanced technical skills and experience with the following platforms: Palo Alto, Checkpoint and Cisco FTD firewalls, Imperva cloud WAF, Zscaler, RSA, Splunk, SolarWinds, ServiceNow, Wireshark, Active Directory and Group Policy Objects, Windows and Linux operating systemsEffective communication with the ability to interact with a wide variety of stakeholders and with experience presenting the business side of technical topics to non-technical audiencesOne or more of the following certifications: GSEC, CCSP, CISSP B.S/MS in Engineering and/or Computer Science or equivalent experience skills: networksecurityzscalerfirewallssplunkAdvanced technical skills and experience with the following platforms: Palo Alto, Checkpoint and Cisco FTD firewalls, Imperva cloud WAF, Zscaler, RSA, Splunk, SolarWinds, ServiceNow, Wireshark, Active Directory and Group Policy Objects, Windows and Linux operating systems Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County's Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.