We are seeking a skilled Senior Security and Network Engineer to join our team in the IT Services industry. This role will be responsible for protecting our systems and data from security threats and vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software security, risk assessment, and incident response.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure coding practices and compliance with security standards.
- Conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scans.
- Design, configure, and maintain secure network solutions (LAN, WAN, VPN, etc.)
- Manage firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network security tools
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex networking issues
- Implement and enforce network security policies and access controls.
- Optimize network performance and ensure high availability and redundancy.
- Lead incident response for network and security breaches.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and conduct regular audits.
- Collaborate with IT teams on network and security initiatives.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and cybersecurity trends.
- Monitor security systems and analyze security incidents to mitigate risks.
- Respond to security breaches and incidents, performing root cause analysis and remediation.
- Assist in developing and maintaining security policies, procedures, and documentation.
Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field5+ years of experience in network and security engineeringProficiency with firewall management (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet), IDS/IPS, and VPN solutionsStrong experience with LAN/WAN, VPN, VLANs, and network architectureSolid understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, etc.) and network troubleshooting toolsHands-on experience with cloud networking and security (AWS, Azure, etc.) is a plusFamiliarity with security standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST)Certifications such as CCNP, CISSP, or CEH are highly preferredStrong problem-solving and incident response skillsExcellent communication and teamwork abilitiesProficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++) and scripting will add value.Familiarity with cloud security and DevSecOps practices will add value.Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.