- Administer, configure, and maintain network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and network access control solutions.
- Monitor network security events and investigate security alerts, incidents, and potential threats.
- Implement and maintain firewall policies, network segmentation, access controls, and secure connectivity solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network security issues while ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
- Conduct security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and configuration audits of network infrastructure.
- Support the design and implementation of secure network architectures and infrastructure solutions.
- Create and manage security architecture and design artefacts that embed security principles into enterprise systems and ensure alignment with organizational architecture standards and business objectives.
- Develop and maintain network security documentation, diagrams, standards, procedures, and operational guides.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and enterprise architecture teams to ensure security requirements are incorporated into projects and operational activities.
- Support security incident response, root cause analysis, and remediation activities.
- Assist with compliance, audit, and risk management initiatives by providing technical expertise and evidence of security controls.
- Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and industry best practices.
Required Skills and Experience
- Strong understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and network segmentation.
- Hands-on experience managing enterprise firewalls and security technologies.
- Knowledge of network security principles, security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
- Experience with vulnerability management and security hardening practices.
- Ability to interpret security requirements and implement appropriate technical controls.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum 7 Years of experience in network security, cybersecurity, or ICT infrastructure security roles.
- Should have experience in Azure Cloud environment
Required Certifications
- CCNA or CCNP
- PCNSA
- AWS/Azure Certified
