Senior Network Security Engineer

Job Description

Core Responsibilities:

• Install, test and monitor structured Networking Security Appliances, IPS/IDS, NAC, Switches/Routers Security domain for multi-vendor OEM products both on-prim & in all private/public cloud.
• Prepare security infrastructure, wired and WLAN Infrastructure Security, 802.1x Implementation using MS agent/agentless & Monitoring as per the Design guidelines.
• Lead the Security Operation Center (SOC) to ensure smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• Maintain network security solutions including Physical Firewall Appliances, Virtual Firewalls, Public Cloud Security Appliances, SD-WAN Deployments, IPS/IDS’s, NAC, Security Management Servers & Application, Security Monitoring & Reporting.
• Perform on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex network problems and recommend and implement corrective network hardware and software solutions and repairs.
• Support development and implementation of networking & security projects and new technology installations.
• Conduct research on network security products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network/security hardware procurement and development efforts.
• Draft technical specifications for purchase of security hardware and software products.
• Ensure adherence to procedures for logging, reporting, and statistically monitoring network security data.
• Support in development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans and maintain current knowledge of plan executables.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Expert level from Cisco/Palo Alto/VMWare is desirable.
• CISSP Certification is an added advantage.
• ITIL Foundation Certified
• Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage
• A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in a similar role
  
  

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Relevant experience as a Sr. Network Security Engineer in a large network environment.
• Proficient in Security, WLAN/Wired security
• Install all New Networking/Security Hardware and its related Operating System Software
• Manage periodic back-ups of Network Security Infrastructure
• Plan and support Network/Security Infrastructure.
• Documents network problems and resolution for future reference.
• Monitors Network performance and implements performance tuning measures.
• Requires thorough & comprehensive networking & security skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and professional problem-solving experience needed.
  
  

Deep working technical knowledge of Switches, Routers, Firewalls, LAN, WAN, WLAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, QoS, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, PPPoE, MPLS, EVN, VRFs, DMVPN’s, 802.1x, NSX-T DFW, NSG, Azure Cloud Network Security, Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, Fortigate, Sourcefire, Juniper, Cisco ISE, RSA, Forescout NAC, Cisco DNAC SGT’s, etc.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Install, test and monitor structured Networking Security Appliances, IPS/IDS, NAC, Switches/Routers Security domain for multi-vendor OEM products both on-prim & in all private/public cloud.
• Prepare security infrastructure, wired and WLAN Infrastructure Security, 802.1x Implementation using MS agent/agentless & Monitoring as per the Design guidelines.
• Lead the Security Operation Center (SOC) to ensure smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• Maintain network security solutions including Physical Firewall Appliances, Virtual Firewalls, Public Cloud Security Appliances, SD-WAN Deployments, IPS/IDS’s, NAC, Security Management Servers & Application, Security Monitoring & Reporting.
• Perform on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex network problems and recommend and implement corrective network hardware and software solutions and repairs.
• Support development and implementation of networking & security projects and new technology installations.
• Conduct research on network security products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network/security hardware procurement and development efforts.
• Draft technical specifications for purchase of security hardware and software products.
• Ensure adherence to procedures for logging, reporting, and statistically monitoring network security data.
• Support in development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans and maintain current knowledge of plan executables.
  
  

People Management Responsibilities:

• N/A
  
  

Strategic Responsibilities:

• N/A
  
  

Qualifications

• Expert level from Cisco/Palo Alto/VMWare is desirable.
• CISSP Certification is an added advantage.
• ITIL Foundation Certified
• Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage
• A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in a similar role
• Relevant experience as a Sr. Network Security Engineer in a large network environment.
• Proficient in Security, WLAN/Wired security
• Install all New Networking/Security Hardware and its related Operating System Software
• Manage periodic back-ups of Network Security Infrastructure
• Plan and support Network/Security Infrastructure.
• Documents network problems and resolution for future reference.
• Monitors Network performance and implements performance tuning measures.
• Requires thorough & comprehensive networking & security skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and professional problem-solving experience needed.
• Deep working technical knowledge of Switches, Routers, Firewalls, LAN, WAN, WLAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, QoS, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, PPPoE, MPLS, EVN, VRFs, DMVPN’s, 802.1x, NSX-T DFW, NSG, Azure Cloud Network Security, Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, Fortigate, Sourcefire, Juniper, Cisco ISE, RSA, Forescout NAC, Cisco DNAC SGT’s, etc.
• Business process experience, as well as an understanding of the relationship between processes and policies.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Keep attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Upgrade Networking Security Software to stable Operating Systems
• Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

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