Cybersecurity Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced cybersecurity specialist to join our organization. This individual will be responsible for managing, troubleshooting, and optimizing security infrastructure across various technologies, ensuring the security of our network and data.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxies, WAF, and email gateways, specifically with Palo Alto, Juniper SRX, Fortigate, McAfee, Zscaler, Akamai, and Cisco Ironport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto, Juniper SRX, and Fortigate firewalls to ensure optimal security configurations, rule sets, and access control policies.
• Perform regular firewall audits, identify security vulnerabilities, and provide recommendations for improvements.

IDS/IPS Management:

• Monitor and manage McAfee IDS/IPS systems for intrusion detection and prevention.
• Analyze and respond to security alerts, ensuring timely incident response and escalation where necessary.

Proxy Management:

• Configure and maintain McAfee and Zscaler proxy solutions to monitor and secure internet traffic.
• Troubleshoot proxy-related issues and ensure that web traffic is being securely filtered according to company policies.

WAF Management:

• Administer and optimize Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF) to protect web applications from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct performance tuning and ensure continuous protection for applications against evolving threats.

Email Gateway Security:

• Manage and maintain Cisco Ironport email gateway for email security, including spam filtering, malware detection, and preventing phishing attacks.
• Monitor email traffic, troubleshoot security issues, and ensure compliance with email security best practices.

Security Incident Management:

• Respond to and investigate security incidents, conducting root cause analysis and ensuring effective remediation steps are taken.
• Work closely with internal teams and external vendors to mitigate any security threats.

Security Policy and Procedure Development:

• Assist in the development and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization.
• Ensure that security policies and procedures are updated in accordance with industry standards and regulations.

Collaboration and Reporting:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless security operations and compliance.
• Prepare and present security reports to senior management, highlighting critical issues and recommending solutions.

Mentoring and Support:

• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members, sharing best practices and knowledge in security management.
• Act as an escalation point for complex security issues and provide advanced troubleshooting support.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 6+ years of hands-on experience working with security technologies, specifically Palo Alto Firewalls, Juniper SRX, Fortigate, McAfee IDS/IPS, McAfee/Zscaler Proxy, Akamai WAF, and Cisco Ironport.
• Experience in managing complex network security infrastructure and ensuring its proper functioning.
• Certifications: Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) (preferred).
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent (preferred).
• Any relevant certifications for McAfee, Zscaler, Akamai, Juniper, Fortigate, and Cisco Ironport (highly desirable).

Benefits:

This role offers a dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for growth and professional development. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Others:

If you are a motivated and experienced cybersecurity professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you