Senior Network Engineer - Security

Senior Network Engineer is a pivotal role within the Network Operations Group, demanding advanced expertise in securing computer networks and managing critical applications within the engineering department. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer (Security) to join our Network Operations department. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of network security principles, protocols, and technologies, along with hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating closely with the Network Analyst Manager, the Network Security Engineer plays a key role in shaping Disaster Recovery Plans and Procedures.
• Designing and maintaining intricate network documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Contributing to configurations, upgrades, and deployments, and providing strategic guidance on network evolution and capacity planning.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network security solutions to protect the organization's infrastructure against internal and external threats.
• Conducting regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and address security vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.
• Enforcing network security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
• Monitoring network traffic for suspicious activities and security breaches and taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks and prevent unauthorized access.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls into network infrastructure designs and configurations.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to junior members of the network security team, including mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Staying current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies, and recommending appropriate countermeasures and solutions.
• Participating in incident response activities, including investigating security incidents, coordinating with relevant stakeholders, and implementing remediation actions.
• Assisting in the evaluation and selection of security products, tools, and services to support the organization's security objectives.
• Serving as a subject matter expert on network security matters, providing expertise and guidance to internal teams and external clients as needed.
• Carrying out any other duties as needed to support the daily operations of the Engineering and Intra Departments as directed by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and architectures, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols.
• Experience with security assessment tools and methodologies, such as Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, and OWASP.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex security issues.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in network security engineering or a related role.
• Proficiency in network security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, SIEM, DLP, and endpoint security solutions.
• Hands-on experience with network infrastructure devices such as routers, switches, and load balancers.

About the Company

• Founded in March 1995, Cable Bahamas Ltd. has grown from a cable TV service provider to incorporate broadband Internet (March 2000) and telephone (2011). Through launching its REV suite of products – REVTV, REVON and REVOICE, Cable Bahamas Ltd. became the first communications provider in The Bahamas to offer ‘triple play’ service and continues to revolutionize every area of business, delivering unbeatable services at the lowest rates in the country.