Design, configure, deploy, and maintain all core networking components including routers, switches, load balancers, and Wi-Fi networks (LAN/WAN/WLAN).
Security Architecture:
Implement and manage security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), and Web Application Firewalls (WAF).
Security Operations
: Monitor security systems and network traffic for anomalies, perform incident response, and lead efforts to mitigate and resolve security breaches.
Vulnerability Management:
Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify, prioritize, and remediate security weaknesses across the network and systems.
Policy & Compliance:
Develop, document, and enforce network and security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
Authentication & Access:
Manage and maintain Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions and services, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and access control lists (ACLs).
Monitoring & Logging:
Configure and optimize SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and network monitoring tools to ensure proactive threat detection and provide comprehensive audit logs.
Collaboration:
Work with the infrastructure and cloud teams to secure hybrid and cloud environments, integrating networking and security principles into all projects.
Qualification:
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or Cybersecurity.
Experience:
Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in Network Administration, Information Security, or a combined role.
Networking Expertise: Deep knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), VLANs, and VPN technologies (IPsec, SSL).
Security Hardware/Software: Hands-on experience with major security vendor products (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point).
OS Knowledge: Proficiency with Linux and Windows operating systems in a networking context.
Troubleshooting: Expert-level diagnostic & troubleshooting skills for complex network and security incidents.
Scripting: Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for automation and configuration management.
Certifications: Possession of or working towards relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP Security, etc.).
Skills and competencies:
The ability to methodically diagnose and resolve complex, critical security and network issues under pressure.
Strictness is essential for reviewing logs, configuring security policies, and managing firewalls.
Strong verbal and written skills to document procedures, write security reports, and communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
The cybersecurity and networking fields change rapidly, requiring a commitment to constant training and staying current with new threats and technologies.
Job Type: Full-time
Beware of fraud agents! do not pay money to get a job
MNCJobsGulf.com will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.