Data Center Network Security Engineer- Cook (Information System Analyst II, Opt. N)
State of Illinois · Illinois
- Role
- Software engineer
- First seen
- Sep 26, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Anticipated starting salary: $8,060 monthly; Full range: $8,060-$11,851 monthly
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Summary
The Department of Innovation and Technology seeks a Data Center Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure data center network communications and security infrastructure. This role involves configuring firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, micro-segmentation technologies, and supporting infrastructure while collaborating with stakeholders on secure architecture requirements. The position is based in Chicago and offers a hybrid work schedule with union benefits and competitive pay.
Key qualifications
- Four years of college coursework in computer science or related field
- Three years of professional experience in data center network security, including secure architecture design and implementation
- Three years of enterprise firewall administration experience with diverse firewall models (Palo/Cisco)
- Three years of experience with OSI Model Layers 1-7, network diagnostic tools, and packet analyzers like Wireshark
- Professional experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems and network security systems
- Knowledge of micro-segmentation technologies, application load balancers, and internet filtering solutions
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