What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Security Engineer (Firewall POC) 8+ years position at Tanisha Systems, Inc?
Roles & Responsibilities
Define PoC Objectives & Scope
Identify Business & Security Requirements
• What are the key use cases? (e.g., perimeter security, threat detection, Zero Trust, VPN, etc.)
• Are there specific compliance needs? (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, PCI DSS)
• Will the firewall be on-prem, cloud, or hybrid?
Choose Evaluation Criteria (Align with customer needs
Select Firewall Vendors
PoC Lab Setup
A. Lab Setup & Testing
• Virtualized Firewall Deployment – Using VMware, VirtualBox, or cloud labs.
• Traffic Simulation – Using tools like Wireshark, iPerf, or custom scripts to test rules.
• Penetration Testing – Using Kali Linux, Nmap, or Metasploit to validate firewall effectiveness.
B. Documentation & Reporting
• Test Plan Creation – Define PoC objectives, test cases, and success criteria.
• Benchmarking & Performance Testing – Comparing different firewall solutions.
• Risk Analysis & Compliance Mapping – Ensuring alignment with regulations (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
C. Vendor & Stakeholder Communication
• Understanding Business Requirements – Mapping firewall features to security needs.
• Engaging with Vendors – Getting demo licenses, configuring PoC environments.
• Presenting Findings – Summarizing results for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
