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BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC

Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.

Requisition ID :18004

Employment Type :Full Time

Job Category :Digital / IT

Work Location :Davidson, NC (CSC)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. At this time, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:

The Network Security Architect is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure network architectures to protect the organization's information systems. This role involves developing security policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. The Network Security Architect will work closely with IT and security teams to implement robust security measures and respond to security incidents.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Assess, audit, design analyze and implement secure network architectures and supporting technology solutions.

+ Ensure the network design and implementation comply with regulatory requirements and frameworks, including CMMC, PCI, SOX, NIST 800-53, and NIST 800-171, and other security control frameworks as required.

+ Ensure alignment of network security systems with business goals and requirements.

+ Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and guidelines.

+ Developing and executing network security strategies and roadmaps.

+ Reviewing and creating network diagrams and flow charts.

+ Conduct network security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments.

+ Identify integration issues and develop solutions to address them.

+ Research, design, and advocate for new technologies, architectures, and security products.

+ Participate in incident response and forensic investigations.

+ Collaborate with IT and information security teams to design, implement, manage, and report on the effectiveness of network security controls.

+ Stay updated with the latest network security systems, standards, authentication protocols, and products.

+ Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC’s vision and unity of purpose.

+ Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS What You Need:

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

+ Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCNP, CCIE, CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+ or equivalent.

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in network security architecture or a related field.

+ Experience designing and implementing and expanding network security and segmentation architectures

+ Strong knowledge of networking, operating systems hardening, and cybersecurity principles.

+ Experience with firewall/IPS rules, content monitoring/filtering, and intrusion prevention.

+ Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

+ Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Bonus Points If You Have:

+ Strong project management skills to oversee complex security initiatives.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of software-defined networking practices.

+ Additional industry-recognized technical certifications/designations.

+ Experience with cloud hosting (GCP, Azure) and cybersecurity tooling.

+ Must exhibit a drive to learn new concepts and technologies.

+ Experience with the application of threat modelling or other risk identification techniques.

+ Ability to work with both internal security functions and other business units within the organization.

+ Ability to work in a team environment, to work under pressure and show flexibility.

+ A co-operative but assertive personality.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Other Requirements:

+ A valid driver’s license may be required; and up to 5% of travel.

+ May require after-hours work to respond to security incidents or perform maintenance.

+ This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information (“ITAR”) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”) -

Compensation starting at $93590 - $147070 depending on experience.

The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate’s relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.

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WHY MSC?

People. Collaboration. Insight. That’s how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 80+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Our associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family's health, well-being and financial future. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness. Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits: Your Future Benefits. (https://jobs.mscdirect.com/content/Benefits/?locale=en\_US)

You will also have the opportunity to join our Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able. These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and respect.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.