Network Security Engineer

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining the network&aposs security posture, with a focus on UTM firewalls, WAF, and related security measures. Key responsibilities include configuring and managing firewall rules, monitoring network traffic, deploying security policies and profiles, configuring VPNs, troubleshooting connectivity issues, responding to security incidents, analysing logs, and ensuring connectivity using static or dynamic routing protocols. Additionally, the role requires ensuring compliance with participation in audits.

• Arrange and install network hardware and software as directed by the senior network engineer
• Screen network performance and report findings to immediate head
• Design and implement network security measures
• Give network status reports to chief technology officer, supervisor, and/or senior network engineer
• Design new arrangements to enhance the strength of the present network condition
• Investigate network issues and blackouts; redesign and work together with network designers on network enhancement
• Create and implement measures, traits, and access check to secure network frameworks
• Support and oversee firewall situations in accordance with established IT security procedures
• Upgrade information network to the most recent stable firmware release
• Configure and manage hardware, facilitated IP voice administrations, and firewalls
• Provide remote help to nearby engineers and end clients
• Undertake limited administration duties.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelors degree in a computer-related discipline such as computer science, computer software/computer systems engineering, computer systems and networks, network security management, etc.
• A good grasp of communication protocols (Mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF)
• Strong familiarity with control models and system security
• Strong understanding of system working frameworks (JUNOS, Cisco IOS)
• Attention to detail and strong ability to detect network issues quickly
• Capacity to work independently or with little supervision
• Ability to understand managements business and industry needs, and specialized requests
• Organizational aptitudes and the capacity to organize workload
• Relevant work experience in a similar position or industrial attachment.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• B.E./ B. Tech in Computer/Electronic/IT or M.C.A or higher from a recognized university
• Up to date and relevant ITIL certification
• VMware Certified Professional / Advance Professional
• MCSA / MCSE / MCITP
• CCNA Security
• FortiGate/Palo Alto Certified
• RHCE or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

3-6 years of relevant experience.