Network & Data Security Engineer
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Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
30-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary: The Network & Data Security Engineer is responsible for designing implementing and maintaining secure network infrastructure and data protection systems. This role ensures the confidentiality integrity and availability of enterprise data and network resources across cloud and on-prem environments. Key Responsibilities: Network Security -
Design configure and maintain secure network architectures including LAN WAN VPN and SD-WAN environments. -
Manage and monitor next-generation firewalls (e.g. Palo Alto Fortinet Check Point Cisco ASA/Firepower). -
Implement and maintain IDS/IPS DLP and NAC solutions. -
Conduct vulnerability assessments penetration testing and risk mitigation for network components. -
Manage network segmentation and micro-segmentation to limit lateral movement of threats. -
Monitor traffic and analyze logs to detect anomalies and potential intrusions.
Data Security -
Implement and manage data encryption (in transit and at rest) using industry best practices (TLS IPsec AES etc.). -
Manage DLP (Data Loss Prevention) systems to protect sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure. -
Support compliance with data protection regulations (GDPR HIPAA PCI-DSS ISO 27001 etc.). -
Develop and maintain policies for secure data access storage and backup. -
Integrate data security controls across cloud platforms (Azure AWS GCP).
Incident Response & Monitoring -
Collaborate with SOC teams for real-time threat detection and incident response. -
Analyze and respond to security events breaches and policy violations. -
Participate in root cause analysis and create remediation plans.
Automation & Tools -
Utilize SIEM tools (e.g. Splunk Microsoft Sentinel QRadar) for event correlation and threat analysis. -
Automate network and security configurations using scripts or tools (Python PowerShell Ansible). -
Maintain configuration baselines and documentation for all security appliances and tools.
Collaboration & Governance -
Work closely with IT DevOps and Cloud teams to integrate security by design in projects. -
Conduct regular security awareness training and reviews for network and data systems. -
Support audits and maintain documentation for compliance purposes.
Required Skills & Experience: Technical Skills -
Strong hands-on experience with firewall platforms: Palo Alto (preferred) Fortinet Cisco ASA/Firepower. -
Expertise in VPN IPsec SSL/TLS DNS security load balancers and proxies. -
Familiarity with cloud network security (Azure NSGs AWS Security Groups CloudFlare etc.). -
Knowledge of IDS/IPS SIEM DLP and endpoint protection technologies. -
Proficiency in routing and switching protocols (BGP OSPF VLANs STP). -
Scripting skills for automation (Python Bash PowerShell). -
Experience with zero-trust and identity-based network access models.
Soft Skills -
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. -
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams. -
Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
Education & Certifications: -
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or related field (or equivalent experience). -
Certifications preferred:-
Network: CCNP Security PCNSE (Palo Alto) NSE 4/5/6 (Fortinet) -
Security: CISSP CISM CompTIA Security CEH -
Cloud: Azure Security Engineer Associate AWS Certified Security Specialty
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Experience: -
37 years of hands-on experience in network and data security engineering. -
Proven track record in managing enterprise-scale secure network environments. -
Experience with incident response security monitoring and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Required Skills:
Network & Data Security Engineer
Key Skills
- Network security
- Protocols
- ASA
- Tcp/IP
- Routers
- Windows
- Access Control
- Information Security
- Infrastructure
- Linux
- IOS
- Servers
- Troubleshoot
- Intrusion Detection
- Siem
