LOCATION:
Overland Park, KS
Overview:
No matter where you get your news in today’s digital age, there’s simply no way to escape the steady stream of headlines devoted to technological change. The world is only becoming more connected, and it’s a main reason why developing a career in security has become so attractive.
Apexis is a growing IT security consulting firm based in Overland Park, KS. Our team of highly-certified engineers creates end-to-end solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Not only that, but we partner with some of the world’s biggest and most well-respected brands (Cisco, Check Point, Palo Alto, Proofpoint, Cylance, etc.) to ensure we remain at the forefront of the ever-changing security landscape.
What we’re looking for:
Apexis is seeking ambitious security engineer to help us manage our amazing growth trajectory. As a Apexis security engineer, you will collaborate closely with both our field team and our internal teams to deliver outstanding client service and respond to a variety of customer requests with both speed and accuracy. Primary duties and responsibilities will include:
- Provide customers with technical support including but not limited to: use of analytical skills, new implementations, troubleshooting & maintenance, education, and preparing support documentation and deliverables to customers
- Business and technical communication skills are essential for interfacing with clients’ engineering and management teams
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Flexible, organized, and able to multitask
- Occasional travel to customer sites within the US as needed
- Obtain new technical certifications as needed to stay up to date on the latest security technologies
- Manage customer expectations and resolve technical issues in a timely manner
- Troubleshoot customer issues for Check Point, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cylance, Mimecast, and other solutions as needed
Desired skills and experience:
- 7-8 years of relevant TCP/IP networking and IT Security experience
- Strong Linux/Unix and Windows Server knowledge
- Network experience with Windows, UNIX and/or LINUX based operating systems
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting Next Generation Firewall and Endpoint Solutions
- Experience with TCP/IP and common TCP/UDP protocols at the packet level
- Working knowledge of DNS, DCHP, VRRP/HSRP, VOIP (H.323, SIP, MGCP) and working knowledge of routing protocols such as OSPF & BGP
- Experience with Core dump/Kernal Panic Analysis
- Experience providing support to customers, resellers, O&M, and field personnel in order to resolve product related issues
- Check Point CCSA certification required and (CCSE is a plus)
- Palo Alto Experience is a plus
- Meraki Experience is a plus
What we offer:
The employees at Apexis are a close-knit group. Not only are we committed to professional excellence and outstanding client service, but we also succeed as a team. We’ve created a relaxed and fun-filled work environment that aims to reflect our core values—honesty, integrity, and transparency. New members of our engineering team will enjoy the following:
- Competitive base salary
- Full-time employee status with health, dental, and vision benefits
- Two full weeks of paid time off (PTO) plus 7 paid holidays annually
- Company-issued laptop computer
- Outstanding work-life balance, with the ability to work remotely upon successful completion of onboarding and training period
Please email a copy of your resume and cover letter to jobs@apexis.com.