We are looking for an experienced Firewall & Security Systems Expert to design implement and manage security infrastructure across our enterprise network. The ideal candidate will have strong handson experience with nextgeneration firewalls intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) endpoint security and a thorough understanding of network security protocols and threat management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design configure and manage nextgeneration firewalls (e.g. Cisco Fortinet Palo Alto Trend Micro).
- Administer and optimize security appliances and solutions including IDS/IPS EDR VPNs and web filtering.
- Monitor network activity for security breaches analyze threats and respond to security incidents.
- Lead and participate in vulnerability assessments penetration testing and remediation planning.
- Implement and manage endpoint protection systems and EDR tools (e.g. Trend Micro CrowdStrike SentinelOne).
- Maintain and enforce security policies standards and guidelines in accordance with compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST).
- Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure secure architecture and deployments.
- Perform routine audits of systems and software for security vulnerabilities and patching requirements.
- Document system configurations network diagrams and incident reports.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related field.
- 8 years of experience in firewall and network security administration.
- Strong knowledge of firewall configuration and management (Cisco ASA/Firepower FortiGate Palo Alto).
- Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP DNS DHCP VPN BGP).
- Experience with SIEM tools intrusion prevention and log analysis.
- Familiarity with security best practices risk management and cyber threat intelligence.
- Handson experience with incident detection response and root cause analysis.
Preferred Certifications:
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA Security)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Fortinet NSE Palo Alto PCNSE or equivalent vendorspecific certifications
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Technology