Senior Network Security Specialist

About the Role
Join to pioneer security solutions that blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security, and managed services. You will be part of a team that operates at the forefront of technology, aiming to outsmart cybercriminals while providing comprehensive security services globally. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and support of network security services, ensuring the secure and reliable functioning of our network infrastructure and threat management solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, and support Network Security tools (such as: Firewalls, WAF, API Security, DDoS, IPS, Mail gateway, Proxy, NAC solutions).
• Firewall Policy Creation and Change Management: Leveraging AlgoSec for firewall policy reviews and validations.
• Web Application Firewall and API Security Operations: Managing F5 WAF and API security to protect web applications.
• Administer and Troubleshoot network security devices and platforms, ensuring secure configurations, availability, and performance are achieved across both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Implement and manage patching, upgrades, and signature updates for network security solutions, following organization-approved processes.
• Continuously evaluate operational effectiveness, identifying gaps and driving improvement initiatives for enhanced network security posture.
• Support troubleshooting of network and security issues, including traffic analysis and packet capture, to ensure quick and effective resolutions.
• Maintain and update comprehensive operational documentation to ensure consistent and efficient network security practices.
• Support audit and reporting activities to provide transparency into network security operations.
• Escalate complex issues or potential threats as necessary, ensuring that they are addressed efficiently and effectively.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of network security protocols and concepts, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, malware analysis, and threat detection.
• Hands-on experience with Firewalls, WAF, API Security, DDoS, IPS, Mail gateway, Proxy, NAC solutions.
• Knowledge of on-premise, including secure configurations and operational management.
• Practical experience in network troubleshooting, including traffic analysis and packet capture techniques.
• Familiarity with security patching, upgrades, and signature management for network security platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to support audits and generate actionable reports.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certification in relevant network security tools such as F5 Certified Administrator, Arbor APS Certification.
• Industry certifications like CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, PNSCE, or NSE4, NSE7 are highly desirable.