Network Engineer

Network Security Engineer – Job Description Overview: A Network Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network systems to protect an organization’s data, systems, and infrastructure from internal and external cyber threats. This role involves proactive monitoring, risk assessment, incident response, and continual security improvement. ⸻ Key Responsibilities: • Design and implement secure network architectures, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection. • Monitor network traffic for suspicious behavior, investigate anomalies, and respond to security incidents. • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis. • Maintain and enforce network security policies, protocols, and procedures. • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot network security tools and appliances (e.g., firewalls, proxies, SIEM, NAC). • Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR). • Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to integrate security into network and system operations. • Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. • Proven experience in network administration and security engineering. • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, and common networking protocols. • Expertise with firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA), IDS/IPS, SIEM solutions, and VPN technologies. • Familiarity with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for security operations. • Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CCNP Security, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable. ⸻ Soft Skills: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and documentation abilities. • Ability to work independently and as part of a security or infrastructure team. • Proactive mindset with attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility. ⸻ Let me know if you’d like to customize this for a junior, mid-level, or senior role, or tailor it for specific industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, government).