Technical Specialist

Job Title

Location

Department

Job Level

Technology Focus

Job Overview:

E2.3 Technical Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Tools Management

  : Deploy, configure, and manage security tools like

  Qualys

  ,

  Cisco ISE

  ,

  ClearPass

  ,

  FortiNAC

  , and

  ForeScout

  to monitor, assess, and protect network assets.

• Vulnerability Management

  : Leverage

  Qualys

  to conduct vulnerability assessments, implement patch management strategies, and prioritize remediation activities based on risk.

• Network Access Control (NAC)

  : Administer and optimize

  Cisco ISE

  ,

  ClearPass

  , and

  FortiNAC

  to implement Network Access Control (NAC) policies, enforce authentication and authorization controls, and improve network security posture.

• Security Incident Management

  : Monitor and respond to security alerts generated by these tools, collaborate with the security incident response teams to investigate and mitigate security threats.

• Integration & Automation

  : Integrate security tools with existing security infrastructure, implement automation scripts for routine tasks, and ensure seamless communication between security systems.

• Policy Development

  : Develop, enforce, and continuously improve security policies and procedures for network security, compliance, and vulnerability management.

• Compliance & Reporting

  : Generate compliance reports from security tools to meet industry standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001) and communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders.

• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

  : Create and maintain detailed documentation for tool configurations, operational procedures, and incident handling. Share best practices and technical expertise with internal teams.

• Client Consultation

  : Act as a trusted advisor to clients on security tool deployment, configuration, and optimization, ensuring alignment with their security requirements and compliance standards.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience

  : 4-7 years of experience in deploying and managing

  security tools

  (e.g.,

  Qualys

  ,

  Cisco ISE

  ,

  ClearPass

  ,

  FortiNAC

  ,

  ForeScout

  ).

• Technical Expertise

  :

• Qualys

  : Experience with vulnerability scanning, patch management, and security assessment using

  Qualys

  .

• Cisco ISE / ClearPass

  : Proficiency in implementing and managing

  Network Access Control

  solutions using

  Cisco ISE

  and

  ClearPass

  .

• FortiNAC

  : Expertise in

  FortiNAC

  for network access control, device profiling, and policy enforcement.

• ForeScout

  : Experience in deploying and managing

  ForeScout

  for visibility, control, and compliance across the network.
• Knowledge of network security protocols (e.g.,

  RADIUS

  ,

  TACACS+

  ,

  802.1X

  ), encryption standards, and authentication methods.

• Security & Compliance

  :
• Understanding of security frameworks and standards such as

  ISO 27001

  ,

  NIST

  ,

  PCI-DSS

  , and

  GDPR

  .
• Familiarity with vulnerability management and security incident response practices.

• Automation & Scripting

  : Proficiency in automation tools (e.g.,

  Ansible

  ,

  Python

  ,

  Bash

  ) for configuring and managing security solutions.

• Soft Skills

  :
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to explain complex security issues and solutions to non-technical stakeholders.