Network Security Engineer

A7 Recruitment Corporation; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A7 Recruitment Corporation in the Philippines seeks a security professional with a degree in Computer Science or Information Security and at least 3 years designing and maintaining security solutions.

You will work across LAN/WAN, cryptography, operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix), databases and cloud security, producing clear written assessments and collaborating with teams to reduce risk. Certifications like CISSP, CISM, GIAC or CompTIA Security+ are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Computer Science or Information Security or related field.
• Extensive knowledge of LAN/WAN topologies and protocols.
• Strong understanding of cryptographic methods.
• Experience with Windows/Linux/Unix, databases, wireless, cloud security.
• 3+ years designing, implementing and maintaining security solutions.
• Analytical risk identification and remediation recommendations.
• Scripting and programming skills are an advantage.
• Strong written and oral communication of technical assessments.
• Awareness of security best practices and current threats.
• Self-starter with drive to reduce risk exposure.
• Teamwork and leadership in security initiatives.
• Good project management to meet deadlines.

Education

CS/Information Security degree

Security certifications (GIAC/CISSP/CISM/CompTIA Security+)

Tools

Security tools & technologies

Job description

Qualifications

• Graduate of any college degree in Computer Science or Information Security, or related technical field of expertise.
• Extensive/in-depth knowledge and understanding of LAN/WAN networking topologies and protocols, cryptographic methods and schemes, operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix), database systems, wireless technologies, cloud technologies and various security tools and technologies in various information security domains.
• Certification may include SANS GIAC, CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+ or equivalent.
• At least 3+ years’ experience in designing, implementing and maintaining security solutions.
• Analytical and risk identification skills to analyze a variety of information security related risk situations and develop recommendations on the best course of action
• Scripting and programming – computer programming and scripting skills is an advantage.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to write technical reports on their assessments and communicate potential security weaknesses.
• Should also be abreast with security best practices and knowledge of common and emerging security threats.
• Self-starter, result-orientated in terms of disposition for corrective action to drive the remediation to reduce the risk exposure of the bank.
• Have good teamwork and collaboration skills: good team players with the ability to lead security initiatives.
• Good project management skills to lead and manage accomplishments of assigned tasks/projects within the predetermined time-frame
• Good communication skills: to effectively articulate and explain complex security topics in simple language and easy to understand concepts.