Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage secure network architectures to protect company assets.

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and threats in real-time.

• Configure and maintain firewalls (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto), VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other security appliances.

• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments to identify security weaknesses.

• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices to comply with industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, NERC CIP).

• Implement and manage zero-trust security models, endpoint security, and identity access controls.

• Conduct security audits, patch management, and regular updates to network security infrastructure.

• Provide incident response support and forensic investigation in support of the computing environment.

• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security best practices in network and cloud environments.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in network security engineering, cybersecurity, or related roles.

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and DDoS mitigation.

• Hands-on experience with security tools like Splunk, NetScout, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection platforms.

• Familiarity with cloud security (Cloudhub, AWS, Azure, Mule) and security frameworks.

• Certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, PCNSA/PCNSE, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent are a plus.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.