We currently have an opportunity for a Network Security Analyst as we expand our team. The ideal candidate has knowledge and experience in Network Security with hands on experience on Firewalls, IPS, Routers, and Switches. A sense of humour is mandatory.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Manage company and client Firewalls, Routers, Switches and VPN configurations.
- Deployment, configuration, and hardening of network devices according to industry standards.
- Participate in NOC/SOC activity 24*7*365.
- Monitor device status, analyze trends, threat detection & routine performance verifications.
- Follow Incident Response and Escalation procedures accurately and within internal SLA.
- Provide timely response to all incidents, outages and requests to customers and service providers.
- Maintain current on new customer technologies, devices and procedures.
- Accurately record problem details using a ticketing system.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, procedures and diagrams.
- Analyze network traffic utilizing different tools and write network status reports.
- Write scripts and design automated network functions to increase efficiency.
- Answer incoming calls for technical support from customers and coordinate with vendors, and other staff members within the company.
- Resolve outage issues by isolating programs and collaborating with engineers to find fixes.
- Analyze network logs using SIEM, and Syslog solution; identify and investigate security and operational alerts and monitor networks and systems.
- Able to multitask and prioritize incidents based on operational impact.
- Run diagnostics programs on networks to identify problems and fix them.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Educational level: Bachelor in Computer Science and at least one of certifications (Fortinet NSE 4, PCCSA, PCNSA, PCNSE, CCNP Security)
- 24*7*365 shift rotation with team members (includes evenings, weekends and holidays)
- Strong analytical, documentation and communication skills are necessary
- Knowledge in Network Security & Cyber Security
- Knowledge in Routing and Switching
- Familiarity with security tools, techniques, and concepts
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills are essential
EXPERIENCE:
Network Security: 3 years
Hands on experience with deployment and configuration of firewalls such as Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Cisco ASA: 3 years
Candidates with Fortinet NSE 4 certification will be preferred.
Job Types: Full time, Contract, Permanent
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