Network and Security Engineer | California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology
Location
Pasadena, CA | United States
Job description
Network and Security Engineer Caltech
Job Category: Fulltime Regular
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.
Job Summary IPAC has an opening for a Network and Security Engineer to support scientific data processing for several active and upcoming NASA- and NSF-funded space missions and ground telescopes, as well as major science archives. We are part of the Physics, Math, and Astronomy Division at Caltech () and provide science operations, user support, data and archive services, and scientific vision to maximize discovery with observatories both in space and on the ground. Activities supported by this position will include network design and administration. This position will also be heavily involved in developing and maintaining IPAC's overall cybersecurity posture. Join us and be part of keeping track of over 5,000 exoplanets, searching for asteroids, finding supernovae, and participating in spacecraft operations.
This is an on-site role located in Pasadena, California.
Your role as a network/security engineer at IPAC will be to:
- Develop and maintain the overall network architecture.
- Manage and audit firewall rules and configurations.
- Develop and maintain the various security plans needed for each project and IPAC in general.
- With management support, help define and implement security policies to support the controls indicated in the above-mentioned security plans.
Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field and 5+ years of experience as described below.
- Network design and administration experience especially with Arista and Palo Alto equipment.
- Cybersecurity expertise.
- In accordance with the regulations at CFR Title 22 Part 120-130, the individual in this position must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
Preferred Qualifications Beyond these basic qualifications, there are a set of skills and experiences which will add to your ability to contribute to the roles and responsibilities of an IPAC Network/Security Engineer. The following might give you a head-start here, but even if these do not describe you or your experience, we would still like to hear from you:
- Cisco networking experience.
- WAN implementation experience.
- Linux System Administration skills.
- Experience with scripting and programming.
- Familiarity with NIST800-53 security controls.
- Cloud platform security.
Required Documents Life at Caltech/IPAC
IPAC is located on the campus of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California by the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Caltech is small, but has an extraordinary science impact, with 39 Nobel Prizes awarded to faculty and alumni. Caltech manages the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for NASA, the leading US center for the robotic exploration of the Solar System. Caltech also operates large-scale research facilities such as the Palomar and Keck Observatories, and LIGO, which in 2016 observed gravitational waves from colliding black holes for the first time.
Pasadena is a city known for its contributions to science and technology, and its rich history, cultural treasures, scenic beauty, and year-round comfortable weather create a desirable environment for life and ideas to thrive. See Bill Nye's take on our city .
People choose to work at IPAC for many reasons, and the casual, employee-centric culture often leads to fulfilling, long-term careers and lasting relationships. Caltech's benefits program offers a quality, competitive benefits package that is affordable for you and the Institute. The program provides a strong base of coverage for you and your dependents, and the ability to choose the plan and the level of coverage that best meet your needs. We also offer a 403(b) defined contribution plan to eligible staff as well as a Voluntary Retirement Savings (TDA) Plan. IPAC staff have access to the Institute's facilities, including the athletic center, libraries, on-site daycare, professional development and enrichment classes, and Athenaeum club membership.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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About California Institute of Technology
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