Network-Security Specialist

Summary: 1. Key Technical Requirements and Skills: - Expertise in next-generation firewalls, routing & switching, load balancing, and network security technologies like network/endpoint forensics, Zscaler, HSM, and DDoS protection - Strong understanding of security concepts, protocols, and new developments in the industry - Hands-on experience with dynamic routing protocols, firewall management, VPNs, load balancers, and proxy/web filtering - Knowledge of public and private cloud infrastructure 2. Team/Project Information: - The role involves assessing and advising on the security needs and protocols of the organization - Analyzing security risks and developing response procedures - Documenting and developing custom tools to enhance network security 3. Unique or Notable Aspects: - The role requires a balance of technical and soft skills, including programming/scripting knowledge, attention

Primary Skills:

 Evaluate and ensure security efficiency and assist in installation of appropriate network access to fortify security system.

 Run risk assessment checks on systems, maintain firewalls, update security procedures and monitor all systems.

 Be ingenious enough to anticipate potential problems and use analytical skills to fix problems and maintain system security at all times.

 Manage and implement all network security processes and maintain proper reports for same.

 Find security gaps by performing routine audits of hardware and software entities on the network and closing those gaps.

Candidate should have hands on and experience on below listed technologies:

 Next Gen Firewalls

 Routing & Switching

 Load Balancer - Knowledge on BIG-IP product suit such as Adv. Firewall Manager (AFM), Access Policy Manager (APM) and Application Security Manager (ASM), and ability to address complex issues.

o Thorough knowledge of load balancing / clustering (LTM/GTM)

A strong understanding in security concepts in related Network security technologies such as (see example below).

 Network forensics or endpoint forensics.

 Knowledge on Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA), HSM, DDoS products

 Endpoint, Web & Email Security

Secondary skills

 To assess and advice the security needs and protocol of the organization where the work.

 Analyze security risks and develop response procedures.

 Documents and develop custom tools in writing and CHECK, REVIEW, EVALUATE security systems for enhancing network security.

 A good understanding of standards, conventions and new developments in the industry.

 Participate in various network administration programs to accelerate multi-functional activities.

While Network administrators are not programmers or system engineers, they must have a good grasp of programming and scripting languages as well as a good understanding of generally accepted concepts and conventions. This skillset will allow them to recognize security gaps as well as advise developers on potential problems area and the measures that can be taken to strengthen security.

Requirements:

 Bachelor's degree. Must have a minimum of 7 years of related experience as a subject matter

expert in architecting complex networks.

 Good knowledge of various types of protocols that support a major and compassionate role in communicating with different devices across the network.

 Hands-on and working knowledge of Dynamic routing protocols

 Hands-on and working knowledge of managing Firewall, IPSec/SSL VPN, LB’s, Proxy/web filtering.

 Knowledge and understanding of Public and Private cloud infrastructure.

 Good on information technology and analysis skills to solve problems and make organization-wide decisions.

 An attention to detail and good organizational skills

 Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.

 High degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to work under pressure.

Originally posted on Himalayas