Senior Network Security Engineer

Intertec Softwares Pvt Ltd; Industrial Area; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable technology firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Sr. Technical Consultant for Network and Security management. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience with strong technical skills in network security design and troubleshooting, alongside excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Certifications such as CCNA and CISSP are preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in network and security.
• Strong understanding of network security principles.
• Analytical skills with excellent problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure high availability of network services.
• Implement and maintain security policies and procedures.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.

Skills

Network Security Design and Implementation

Network Troubleshooting and Optimization

Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing

Security Policy and Compliance

TCP / IP network traffic analysis

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

B. Tech / B.E or Equivalent

Tools

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

CompTIA Network+

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

NSE4 or above (Fortinet)

CEH

OSCP

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Sr. Technical Consultant Network and Security

JOB PURPOSE: Manage Network & Security

QUALIFICATION: B. Tech / B.E or Equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS :

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• CompTIA Network+
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• NSE4 or above (Fortinet) or
• DLP, ENS and EDR certifications
• CEH
• OSCP

EXPERIENCE: 6+ Years

REPORTING TO: Service Delivery Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDES ALL TASKS):

• Ensure high availability and reliable performance of the Network.
• Ensure a good quality of service for the business-critical applications and ensure the network services are available to the users.
• Management of Network devices like Router, Switches, Local Area Network Devices, Wireless Devices, Unified Communication devices, Firewalls, Load Balancers, WAF, NAC, etc.
• Hands-on experience on support and maintenance corporate networks using enterprise-level network products - Enterprise-level products include but are not limited to : Aruba Networks, Cisco Systems, Dell Networking, Extreme Networks, Fortinet, H3C, Huawei, Juniper Networks, Palo Alto Networks, etc.
• Experience on working with Huawei Network Technologies and troubleshooting.
• L1 (end-point related) and L2 (IP PBX related) troubleshooting
• Liaising with the IP Telephony vendor / System Integrator for L3 (complex issues requiring major reconfiguration, software patches and updates, etc.)
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure
• Implementing measures to ensure efficient data flow and network speed.
• Protecting the organization's network infrastructure
• Implementing and maintaining security policies and procedures
• Maintaining the regulatory systems about ISMS policy (Information System Management Systems)
• Performing vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Staying up to date on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

TECHNICAL SKILLS / COMPETENCIES :

MANDATORY

• Network Security Design and Implementation
• Network Troubleshooting and Optimization
• Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing
• Security Policy and Compliance
• TCP / IP network traffic and event log analysis
• Experience in management of AV, IDS / IPS, Firewall, VPN, data encryption and other security products (Fort iGATE firewalls, Palo alto firewalls, McAfee endpoint security).
• Troubleshooting Huawei Network products.

SOFT SKILLS : MANDATORY

• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Planning and organization
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Critical Thinking