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Lead Network Security Engineer
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Network Security Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and support secure network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will be responsible for protecting enterprise networks, monitoring security events, managing firewalls, and ensuring compliance with security policies and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures.
Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and security appliances.
Monitor network traffic and security alerts to identify potential threats.
Perform vulnerability assessments and security audits.
Investigate and respond to security incidents and breaches.
Implement security controls, policies, and best practices.
Manage network access controls and authentication systems.
Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to enhance security posture.
Analyze logs and security events using SIEM tools.
Support disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives.
Create and maintain network security documentation and procedures.
Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory security requirements.
Required Skills
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, VLANs, and Network Protocols.
Hands-on experience with Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Check Point).
Experience with VPN technologies, IDS/IPS, NAC, and Proxy Solutions.
Knowledge of Network Security Frameworks and Best Practices.
Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, QRadar, or Sentinel.
Familiarity with Vulnerability Management tools (Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7).
Understanding of Security Operations, Incident Response, and Threat Analysis.
Experience with Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) is preferred.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Qualifications
Bachelor''s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
Industry certifications preferred:
CCNA Security / CCNP Security
CISSP
CEH
CompTIA Security
Palo Alto PCNSE
Fortinet NSE
Preferred Technologies
Cisco
Palo Alto
Fortinet
Check Point
Splunk
QRadar
Nessus
Qualys
AWS Security
Azure Security
Wireshark