The IT Network & Security Specialist shall be responsible to implement and provide operational support for Network and Security.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administration of the network and security devices (Firewalls, IPS, switches, etc.)
- Conduct security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend and prioritize remediation actions
- Help with the development and maintenance of network security systems
- Investigate and report security incidents
- Propose security efforts and initiatives
- Conduct security assessment on network infrastructure
- Review configurations that affect security compliance
- Participate on projects for implementation of new security solutions
- Elaborate security strategies on the network architecture
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- Professional experience of minimum 3 years providing services related to configuring, maintaining, and monitoring network/security devices specifically firewalls, switches, routers and IDS/IPS
- Degree in Computer science or other IT related fields
- CCNA/CCNP certification
- Good understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems
- Solid understanding about security layers offered by common security systems:
- Layer 7 Firewalls
- Intrusion Detection /Prevention systems
- Web Application Firewalls
- Antivirus and Malware analysis systems
- Solid understanding of common networking protocols
Preferred skills and aptitudes
- Good knowledge about network and application layer attacks
- Good knowledge of cryptography
- Sound understanding of the whole technology “stack” and how security is applied across it
- Logical thinker and good analytical skills
Closing Date October 20, 2020
