What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Security Engineer position at Prosum?
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Job Summary:
A Network Security Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of network security infrastructure to protect an organization’s data and systems from cyber threats. The engineer will manage firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and other security measures, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information across the network.
Key Responsibilities:
- Network Security Design and Implementation:
- Develop and implement network security architectures and policies.
- Plan and execute security upgrades and configurations for networking hardware and software.
- Ensure secure network designs, segmenting traffic, and providing defense-in-depth strategies.
- Monitoring and Incident Response:
- Continuously monitor network traffic and analyze network security events.
- Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, proactively taking action to mitigate risks.
- Respond to security breaches, analyze incidents, and create reports for root cause analysis.
- Firewall and VPN Management:
- Configure, manage, and optimize firewalls, VPNs, and other access control mechanisms.
- Review firewall logs and troubleshoot firewall issues.
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention:
- Configure and maintain intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
- Review and analyze IDS/IPS alerts, responding to identified threats.
- Vulnerability Management:
- Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of the network.
- Identify, prioritize, and assist in the remediation of network vulnerabilities.
- Security Policy and Compliance:
- Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.
- Ensure the network meets regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR).
- Collaboration and Training:
- Work closely with other IT teams to ensure network security is integrated into all systems.
- Provide training and awareness programs for staff on security best practices.
- Documentation:
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of network security configurations, procedures, and incident reports.
- Document changes to security configurations and network layouts.
- Security Tools and Technology:
- Stay up to date with the latest network security technologies, trends, and threats.
- Evaluate and recommend security tools and technologies for implementation.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Minimum 5 years of IT security experience with demonstrated competency with vendor tools such as Netskope, Palo Alto, Proofpoint, and Microsoft.
- Proven experience as a Network Security Engineer or in a similar security role.
- In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.).
- Experience with firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other security infrastructure.
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools, SIEM solutions, and network security technologies.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks, risk management, and compliance standards.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security , CCNP Security, or equivalent) are preferred.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and in emergency situations.
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