A network security engineer is responsible for all network security related problems and configuration (such as firewalls, VPN, ISE, IPS, content filtering, wireless devices) Also, he will provide maintenance service on the software products.
Roles and Responsibilities
Installation of new software release: periodically install new releases or versions of the software products on the company’s network systems. Such installation of new releases will be scheduled as required
Preventive Maintenance:carry out such regular preventive checks as may be required to keep the equipment in good operating condition, in accordance with the specific needs of the individual item of Equipment. Preventive Maintenance will include logs review, lubrication, if applicable, adjustments, modifications, repairs or replacements; all preventive Maintenance shall be performed at a time agreed with the IT staff, during the regular hours of service
Reporting: produce summary reports of all activities and information on the Service they provide, on a monthly and quarterly basis to the company. The purpose of such reports is to enable the company to assess whether the Service is being provided satisfactorily and that plans for continuous improvement are in effect.
Network Security Engineer shall
Install and configure network security hardware and software. Maintain, troubleshoot, install and upgrades security systems, which include hardware, Software, access methods, VPN, and Protocols
Plan, design, implement, optimize, and monitor installation of network security solutions
Generate network monitoring/security reports for LAN/ WAN
Recommend network design changes/ enhancements for improved systems security, availability and performance
Follow up on the incidents and ensuring that they will be solved according to the service levels
Responsible for reporting any security incident violation related to the services
Maintain any disaster recovery plans
Minimum Requirements
University degree (B.E/ Bsc.) in computer / electronics related area
Cisco CCIE Security certified
Strong working knowledge of Security Services, Networking, Security Policy, and Consulting
Proven experience in installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting network security solutions and related monitoring tools including L2/ L3 network devices,
Network Admission Control (NAC), Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), 802.lx, Firewalls, IDS/ IPS, VPN Solutions, Web Application Firewalls, Content Filtering, Net Flow Analysis
Strong diagnosis and troubleshooting skills
Experienced in Wireless configuration
Minimum 4 years’ experience in solving network security problems.
Shall be dynamic and update his knowledge of server hardware software continuously through further reading and courses organized by company