Sr. IT Manager - Network Security - Crane Aerospace & Electronics

**Sr. IT Manager - Network Security** Location **WA, Lynnwood** Department **Information Technology** Employment Type **Full Time** **Crane Aerospace and Electronics** has an exciting opportunity for a **Sr. IT Manager** **- Network Security** at our **Lynnwood, WA** location. **About Crane:** **Crane Aerospace & Electronics** supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA's New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation's Alice all-electric aircraft. You'll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! **Job Summary:** The Sr. IT Manager-Network Security works directly with internal teams to determine and implement application/network security requirements, designs and maintains network security infrastructure, and responds to security incidents. **Essential Functions:** + Manages a team of individual contributors responsible for the day to day operation of all company networks and perimeters, both internal and external + Works with internal customers to interpret/clarify/implement change requests on security devices and networking equipment; primarily firewalls, switches, load balancers + Troubleshoots security related issues: firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmented network infrastructure, multiple security zones, etc + Maintains good working knowledge of VPN technologies and security protocols like IPsec, ISAKMP, SSL, PKI, RADIUS, TACACS, EAP, LDAP etc + Designs, implements, and maintains network segmentation best practices such as VLANs, VNETs, and east/west firewall controls + Works with Juniper/MIST equipment utilizing MIST cloud based control platform + Implement and maintain 802.1x wired and wireless infrastructure + Researches and evaluates network security products, and services + Assesses all new software being onboarded into the environment to meet security posture requirements based on DFARS, CMMC requirements (NIST 800-171) + Assesses all changes brought forth to the Change Approval Board to meet security posture requirements based on DFARS, CMMC requirements (NIST 800-171) **Additional Duties:** + Maintains Palo Alto Panorama, Fortinet FortiManager, and MIST Cloud + Maintains Microsoft Azure Network stack + Works on a shared ticket queue + Works closely with Corporate Global Information Security team to ensure adherence to all CraneCo policies and initiatives + Creates and maintains network security and architecture documentation + Evaluates and recommends solutions for short and long-term network capacity needs **Minimum Qualifications:** + Six (6) or more years of network security experience + B.S. in Computer Science or similar degree; or 5 to 8 years' experience in a senior network security role + Deep understanding of Palo Alto and Fortinet firewall platforms + Deep understanding of Juniper/MIST networking platforms + Strong understanding of common network protocols: UDP/TCP, DNS, SSL, TLS, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SSH, etc. + Continually learning; willing to learn new technologies, processes and skills + Ability to configure/troubleshoot intermediate features on switches and routers + Able to automate, or learn how to automate, common tasks and/or gather statistics in a programmatic way + Stays abreast of industry trends, protocols and updates in the network and security fields + Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills + Demonstrates appropriate judgement and discretion + Possesses strong professional and work ethics + Demonstrates ownership, is a self-starter, and is motivated to get things done + **Eligibility Requirement:** This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). **Preferred Credentials:** + One or more vendor certifications for enterprise-level security platforms such as but not limited to CCNA, CCNP or CCIE in Security **Top Benefits:** **_Salary range: $161,387.20 to 203,652.80._** Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy: + **Benefits:** Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month + **Time Off:** 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year. + **401k Retirement Plan:** 401k plan with company match + **Education Reimbursement:** eligible after 90 days of employment + **Flexible work schedule:** This position is eligible for our Crane Flex Hybrid schedule which allows for the option of up to 2 days/week of work-from-home. Some conditions apply which will be discussed during the interview process. Full policy to be provided after hire. You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities. We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value. In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.