Specialist Network Traffic Analyst

As a Network Traffic Analyst at our company, you will be responsible for analyzing network traffic and implementing firewall rules. Your expertise in firewall technologies and infrastructure management will be crucial in ensuring efficient network segmentation and traffic analysis. You will work in a dynamic environment that requires attention to detail and technical competence. Key Responsibilities: - Analyze network traffic to draft and implement firewall rules, such as Privileged Access and service-to-service traffic. - Manage firewall changes in alignment with service modifications, evergreening, and interface additions. - Enforce firewall rule implementation during service maintenance windows. - Develop rules for DR servers and unseen traffic patterns. - Identify global/local common services and establish corresponding firewall rules. - Produce firewall reports and assist ITSO/Delegates with reviews and walkthroughs. - Provide support to ITSO and delegate queries through calls, emails, and chats for accurate rule configuration. - Monitor and update rules for local common services. - Deploy Illumio VENs, analyze installation logs, and troubleshoot failures. - Define rules for inbound/outbound traffic and validate rules for dependent surrounding services. Technical Skill Requirements: Mandatory: - MicroSegmentation: Illumio, Akamai Guardicore - Network Security Policy Management: Algosec, Tufin/Skybox - Proxy Technologies: Broadcom (Symantec/BlueCoat), Cisco Secure Web Appliance - VPNs: Cisco AnyConnect, FortiClient VPN, Palo Alto GlobalProtect, PulseSecure/Ivanti - WAF & DDoS: Akamai, Cloudflare, F5, Indusface/AppTrana, Radware - Firewalls: CheckPoint, Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet - SSE: Zscaler (ZPA/ZIA), Netskope, Palo Alto Prisma, FortiSASE, Cisco Umbrella - NAC: Cisco ISE, ForeScout, HP Aruba - Additional: Architecture Assessment, Capacity Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Compliance Evaluation Desirable: - Hands-on experience with the Illumio platform. - Writing and managing firewall rules using scripting or automated tools. Soft Skills: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. - Strong stakeholder management with Project Managers, ITSOs, and support teams. - Quick learner with adaptability to new tools and changing priorities. Experience: - Total IT Experience: 10+ years - Firewall/Network Implementation: 5+ years If you possess the required technical skills and experience, along with the soft skills mentioned above, we encourage you to apply for this position and contribute to our team's success in managing network traffic effectively.,