Network Security Engineer: Protect & Shape Enterprise

Metrobank; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrobank is seeking a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and enforce security plans across the bank’s IT infrastructure. You will support the Security Architect, maintain tools, and lead security initiatives to protect critical systems and data.

Key responsibilities include evaluating security solutions, configuring devices, and coordinating with ISD teams to ensure robust security controls and disaster recovery readiness.

Qualifications

• Graduate of any college degree in Computer Science or Information Security, or related technical field.
• Extensive knowledge of LAN/WAN topologies, cryptographic methods and OS (Windows/Linux/Unix), databases, wireless, cloud technologies and security tools.
• Certifications 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 information security risk and recommend actions.
• Scripting and programming – programming/scripting skills are an advantage.
• Strong written and oral communication to report assessments and security weaknesses.
• Should also be abreast with security best practices and emerging threats.
• Self-starter with action orientation to drive remediation and reduce risk.
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills; ability to lead security initiatives.
• Good project management skills to deliver tasks within deadlines.
• Clear ability to articulate complex security topics in simple terms.

Responsibilities

• Develops detailed designs for implementation based on approved IT security systems and architecture.
• Formulate, review and maintain IT security policies, standards, and guidelines for securing IT environments and third-party services.
• Provide support to CPSD/SQRD as security SME for IT security and network architecture; identify design gaps and recommend changes.
• Evaluate cost-effective IT security solutions and prepare business cases.
• Manage testing of technical controls related to network security and monitor implementation.
• Define and document network security tool configurations and ensure secure operation.
• Perform regular security configuration reviews and optimize control usage.
• Monitor and assist ITG admins in security devices/issues resolution.
• Review installation and changes to security infrastructure and assess impact on posture.
• Lead implementation of baseline security standards across legacy systems.
• Collaborate with ISD departments to ensure holistic service to internal customers.
• Establish disaster recovery strategy for security tools and test regularly.
• Stay updated on security trends, vulnerabilities, threats; drive improvement programs.

Skills

LAN/WAN networking

Cryptography

OS knowledge

Cloud

Security tools

Scripting

Communication

Project management

Teamwork

Education

CS/InfoSec degree

Job description

Metrobank is seeking a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and enforce security plans across the bank’s IT infrastructure. You will support the Security Architect, maintain tools, and lead security initiatives to protect critical systems and data.

Key responsibilities include evaluating security solutions, configuring devices, and coordinating with ISD teams to ensure robust security controls and disaster recovery readiness.