Job Purpose

Ensure the secure operation of the in-house computer systems, servers, and network connections by checking server and firewall logs, scrutinizing network traffic, establishing and updating virus scans and troubleshooting

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Network Security\:  Ensure network security to achieve 99.999% service availability.  Manage the configuration on all security devices in all Etisalat buildings.  Manage the configuration on all security devices in all remote sites (PoS, Offices).  Protect Etisalat internal and external network using firewalls. Detect and prevent any attacks that may threaten Etisalat internal and external networks using the network intrusion detection/ prevention systems.  Provide confidentiality and prevent disclosure of data between Etisalat buildings using encryption on the public links.  Provide VPN remote access to employees to support their systems during the non-working hours using the RSA Token one time password and digital certificates.  Handle daily access requests and trouble tickets.   Prevent users from accessing unauthorized sites using the web filter.  Ensure security access requests are done within the OLA (Operational Level Agreement) between the security team and the different teams.  Assess need for any security reconfigurations (minor or significant) and execute them if required.   Keep up to date with emerging security alerts and issues.  Schedule and perform security improvements\: apply bug fixes, security patches and software upgrades.  Administer and maintain end user accounts, permissions, and access rights on the authentication servers (AAA) and the one time password (RSA).  Monitor the logs from security Servers, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/ Prevention and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity. Systems Security\:   Protect confidential data stored on users' desktops and laptops from being compromised.  Manage the configuration on all Systems security solutions in all Etisalat premises.  Protect Etisalat endpoint computers using client firewalls.  Detect and alert any attacks that may threaten Etisalat internal and external network using Security Information and Event Management, Antivirus and HIPS on Etisalat PCs and servers.   Job Description Template Security Administrator Job Description Page 2 of 5 Qualifications and Experience Essential Qualifications and Experience University Degree in\: BSC in Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer science.  Minimum 5 - 8 years’ Experience.  Area of experience\: Security.  Very Good knowledge of different security devices including\: Network Security\: Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/ Prevention Systems, Web Filter, One Time Password.. Systems Security\: Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management, Data Leakage Prevention, Antivirus, Anti Spyware, HIPS, Incident Handling, Network Admission Control...  Fast learner and reader with the ability to understand diverse technologies.  Very Good Computer skills.  Very Good in Arabic and English (Reading, Writing and Oral).  Area of Experience\: Security.  Desirable Qualifications and Experience At least 5 years’ experience working in IP Network and Security, Systems Security in large corporate environment with at least 2 year hands on experience with network security and systems security. Special Trainings / Credentials / Memberships/ Licenses Essential\: Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA.  Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security IINS. Protect Etisalat PCs/ Servers using Antivirus, Anti Spywares, HIPS software.  Handle daily access requests and trouble tickets.  Enforce endpoints compliance using the Network Admission Control.   Prevent users from accessing unauthorized sites using the endpoint web filter.  Ensure Systems security access requests are done within the OLA (Operational Level Agreement) between the security team and the different teams.  Assess need for any security reconfigurations (minor or significant) and execute them if required. Keep up to date with emerging security alerts and issues.  Schedule and perform security improvements\: apply bug fixes, security patches and software upgrades.   Check the antivirus logs on PCs and Servers for any problem.All\:  Interpret suspicious activities and make recommendations for their resolution.  Download and test new security software, products and solutions. Perform system and configuration backups.   Provide 24/7 on call support for Etisalat employees.Customer Centricity Creates a positive internal customer experience during internal customer journeys and touch points Innovation Continuously learn new trends in the market and propose new ideas, approaches and insights Operational Excellence Takes responsibility—Accepts responsibility for outcomes of one’s work; with focus on accurate high quality operations daily routine, processes and workflows. People Management Demonstration of team spirit and a proactive collaboration with cross functional projects. Demonstrate company values and compliance with company policy.