Job Details

Network & Security Engineer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for Network & Security systems at the corporate office and all remote power plant locations. This position works in collaboration with the Global Network & Security team.

Essential Functions

• Actively protect information technology assets and infrastructure from external or internal threats

• Assist in incident response for any breaches, intrusions, or theft

• Maintains system documentation and configuration data for regulatory and audit purposes

• Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware and other network and system problems

• Must possess at any time a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT's driving safety program

• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner

• Must have the ability to travel to other locations up to 50% of the time

• When Assigned as a Network & Security Engineer 2/3:
  • Implement firewall solutions and VPN solutions to properly secure Company's data including firewall configuration changes, and projects requiring security operational support
  • Monitor systems for any anomalies, proper updating, and patching
  • Evaluates and performs planning, testing, and implementation of network and security hardware

• When Assigned as a Network & Security Engineer 3:
  • Recommend best security practices to achieve stated business objectives, advises on risk assumptions for any variances granted, and provides alternatives to achieve desired end results

Other Responsibilities

Perform other duties and projects as assigned by management

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently

• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions

• Must have attention to detail

• Requires working knowledge of fundamental operations of relevant software, hardware and other equipment (MS Windows, MS Office)

• Must have outstanding customer service skills, including passion to serve well, and the patience when working with non-technical users

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment

• Must possess at any time a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT's driving safety program

• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner

• When Assigned as a Network & Security Engineer 1:
  • Experience in a related field preferred
  • Experience in network administration and network security protocols preferred
  • Experience with firewalls, VPN, BGP, MPLS QOS and Wireless Network config preferred

• When Assigned as a Network & Security Engineer 2:
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a related field or a combination of work experience and education
  • 2+ years with experience in network administration and network security protocols. Manage/support 2 security systems
  • 2+ years with experience with firewalls, VPN, BGP, MPLS QOS and Wireless Network config

• When Assigned as a Network & Security Engineer 3:
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a related field or a combination of work experience and education. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification preferred
  • 5+ years with experience in network administration and network security protocols Manage/support 5 security systems
  • 5+ years with experience with firewalls, VPN, BGP, MPLS QOS and Wireless Network config

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in an office environment

• This job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping and kneeling

• The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor for long periods of time and stay alert

• Must be able to frequently climb to and work off of elevated platforms, ladders and walkways

• Must be able to work in confined spaces

• Must be able to wear a variety of protective equipment

• This position requires sitting 80% of the time and standing and walking 20% of the time

• Must have the ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds without assistance