Network Security Engineer (Cybersecurity)

The Network Security Engineer plays a critical role in safeguarding the organization's sensitive data and maintaining the integrity of the network infrastructure. Responsibilities include implementing, managing, and monitoring network security solutions to ensure compliance with industry standards such as PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and others. Regular security assessments, firewall reviews, vulnerability analysis, and WIFI security reviews are conducted to enhance the security posture. Key Responsibilities: - Manage and optimize security tools including FIREMON, Palo Alto firewalls, and Cisco infrastructure. - Identify and respond to security incidents, compromised assets, and potential threats. - Monitor network traffic patterns and analyze security events using IDS/IPS systems. - Perform real-time security monitoring and incident response. - Handle security requests related to troubleshooting, enrollment, reports, investigations, etc. - Conduct technical analysis of network activity, monitoring and evaluating network flow data, and signature-based IDS events. - Recommend new IDS signatures and detection strategies. - Monitor and report on trends and activity on network sensor platforms. - Review daily Firewall logs and Firewall rules. - Conduct monthly audits on WIFI SSID and users. - Perform quarterly WIFI scans and analysis. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of network security principles and hands-on experience with technologies such as FIREMON, Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco switches, and other network security technologies.,