Network Security Specialist

• Role:

  Network Security Specialist

• Location:

  Noida, India

• Work Type:

  On-site

• Job Type:

  Full-time

About the Role

We are hiring for one of our prime clients a Network Security Specialist to design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure within a multi-tenant, multinational environment. The role focuses on protecting systems and data against internal and external threats while ensuring compliance with global security standards.

full-time, paid employment position

Key Responsibilities

Network Security Operations

• Configure, manage, and monitor firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network security tools
• Implement secure network architectures, segmentation, and access controls
• Monitor network traffic and respond to security alerts and incidents

Threat Detection & Incident Response

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Investigate and respond to security incidents and malware threats
• Maintain and participate in incident response planning and drills

Policy, Risk & Compliance

• Develop and enforce network security policies
• Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001 and applicable data protection regulations
• Support internal and external security audits

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Stay current with evolving threats and security technologies
• Recommend and implement security enhancements
• Collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders
• Prepare security status, risk, and incident reports

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum

  3 years of experience

  in network security administration
• Strong knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network protocols
• Experience with SIEM tools and vulnerability assessment
• Understanding of cloud security concepts (Azure, AWS preferred)
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field
• Preferred certifications (not mandatory):
• CISSP, CEH, CCNA Security, CompTIA Security+
• ITIL Foundation knowledge is a plus

Additional Information

• Candidates must be

  legally authorized to work

  in the applicable employment jurisdiction
• The role may require collaboration across different time zones
• Background verification may be conducted as per company policy
• Equal opportunity employer

Bonus Skills

• Experience with

  WatchGuard

  and

  Palo Alto

  firewalls

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