ITRS_Network Security Engineer

Role Description:

The role Senior IT Security Engineer / IT Security Lead (for Network Security team) is an operational role.

As a member of Network Security team you will be the initial point of contact for all firewall-related incidents, tickets, and inquiries. You will respond to tickets from application owners, analyze requirements, and design/build firewall policies to ensure secure and efficient network access. The Network Security team is responsible for managing various security devices, applications, and information across Munich Re. . The Network Security team members are expected to monitor and manage devices and applications such as proxy, firewall change assurance, IPS/ IDS, and DDoS. This role will report to the Head of Global Cyber Operations and take direction from the Service Manager of the Network Security team. This position requires a solid understanding of networking and security principles, as well as a customer-centric approach to quickly address stakeholder needs. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Working on network security technologies (Firewall, Proxy, IDS/IPS, DDoS, etc.)
• Respond promptly to requests, incidents, and tickets from application owners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business and application requirements.
• Design, configure, and maintain firewall rules and policies that meet security standards.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and firewall performance issues.
• Monitor firewall activity, identify potential threats, and recommend remediation steps.
• Ensure firewall rule changes align with change management procedures and compliance guidelines.
• Document all configurations, changes, and resolutions accurately.
• Manage and update internal documentation
• Monitor device health and activities
• Assist in the day to day management of the proxy and access requests
• Assist in troubleshooting and problem solving a wide variety of client issues and issues affecting the security of our computing resources
• Provide technical and operational security support to IT, Engineering, Legal, and business units
• Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.
• Stay up-to-date on information technology trends and security standards. Key Competencies & Skills required

Key Competencies & Skills required :

Technical Skills:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in network security or firewall engineering.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing firewall platforms (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, Checkpoint).
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS) and security concepts.
• Experience with enterprise change management processes and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Good understanding of networking and security concepts

Must have:

• Fluent in English communication
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with global teams
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex security issues
• Ability to explain the technical issues and its solution

Behavioral Skills:

• Willingness to learn and quickly adapt to changing requirements.
• Proactive approach to identifying issues and presenting solutions and options
• A results oriented, high energy individual who takes pride in their work

Previous Experience & Qualifications

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science / Engineering/ Information Technology

Certification if any:

• Candidate with Cyber security certifications are preferred (e.g. CISSP, Security+, CCSA)

Years Experience & Knowledge:

• 2+ years of relevant experience