FIREWALL & SECURITY SYSTEMS EXPERT

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

Vertical:

Technology