Arquitecto de Seguridad de Redes y Ciberseguridad (Híbrido)

Placements24; Mexicali; Hybrid; MXN 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional growth

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Network Security and Cybersecurity Specialist in Mexicali, Baja California, blending remote-friendly work with on-site collaboration at the security operations center. The role focuses on protecting the network infrastructure and sensitive data against evolving threats in a leading telecommunications operator.

You will design and deploy security controls, monitor for incidents, and lead response efforts while aligning with ISO/NIST standards and gaining certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or related.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in network security and cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, TLS/SSL, and BGPsec.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls and SIEM tools.
• Experience in incident response, forensics, and malware analysis.
• Understanding of ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure during security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage network security solutions (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, SIEM).
• Monitor traffic and alerts to detect threats and intrusions.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop and enforce security policies and best practices.
• Manage incident response activities, including containment and recovery.
• Stay informed about latest cyber threats and mitigations.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering to secure designs.
• Provide security awareness training to employees.
• Maintain security infrastructure and documentation.

Skills

Network security

Threat analysis

Incident response

Digital forensics

Penetration testing

Security incident management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco firewalls

Splunk

QRadar

Endpoint protection

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Network Security and Cybersecurity Specialist in Mexicali, Baja California, blending remote-friendly work with on-site collaboration at the security operations center. The role focuses on protecting the network infrastructure and sensitive data against evolving threats in a leading telecommunications operator.

You will design and deploy security controls, monitor for incidents, and lead response efforts while aligning with ISO/NIST standards and gaining certifications.