Network Protection Specialist

Job Role: Cybersecurity Specialist

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

• Firewall Administration
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot firewalls to ensure optimal security configurations, rule sets, and access control policies.
  • Perform regular firewall audits, identify security vulnerabilities, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems Management
  • Monitor and manage intrusion detection and prevention systems.
  • Analyze and respond to security alerts, ensuring timely incident response and escalation where necessary.
• Proxy Solutions Management
  • Configure and maintain proxy solutions to monitor and secure internet traffic.
  • Troubleshoot proxy-related issues and ensure that web traffic is being securely filtered according to security best practices.
• Web Application Firewall Administration
  • Administer and optimize web application firewalls 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 email gateways 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 Response
  • 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 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.

Requirements:

• At least 6+ years of hands-on experience working with security technologies.
• 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).

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of network security protocols and technologies.
• Strong understanding of firewall configurations, IDS/IPS systems, email security, web application firewalls, and proxy solutions.
• Expertise in incident management, vulnerability analysis, and security monitoring tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Benefits include:

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.