Network Security Lead
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About the Role
iConnect IT Business Solutions is seeking an experienced Network Security Lead to design, implement, and govern enterprise network security solutions across hybrid environments.
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Responsibilities
- Lead network security architecture, design, implementation, and operational governance activities
- Manage and maintain enterprise firewall platforms including Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, and Cisco ASA
- Design and support secure VPN solutions including SSL VPN and IPSec VPN environments
- Define and enforce firewall security standards, policies, and rule management processes
- Perform firewall rule reviews, optimisation, segmentation improvements, and security configuration assessments
- Support security incident investigation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and remediation activities
- Manage firewall upgrades, migrations, lifecycle activities, and vendor coordination
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to network and security operations teams
- Ensure network security controls align with security policies, compliance requirements, and industry best practices
Requirements
- 10–12 years of experience in enterprise network security
- Strong hands on experience with firewall technologies including Fortinet FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, Palo Alto Networks PAN OS, Panorama, and Cisco ASA
- Strong understanding of firewall policies, NAT, routing, VPN technologies, and network segmentation
- Experience designing and managing SSL VPN and IPSec VPN solutions
- Experience with high availability (HA), clustering, and disaster recovery configurations
- Strong knowledge of IDS/IPS, URL filtering, malware protection, and network security monitoring
- Experience handling complex security incidents and technical escalations
- Relevant vendor certifications such as Fortinet certifications, PCNSA/PCNSE, or CCIE Security
Full Job Posting
Overview
- We are looking for an experienced Network Security Lead to design, implement, and govern enterprise network security solutions across hybrid environments.
- The role requires strong technical expertise in firewall architecture, VPN technologies, network segmentation, and security operations.
- The successful candidate will lead network security initiatives, ensure secure network connectivity, and provide technical guidance for enterprise security platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead network security architecture, design, implementation, and operational governance activities.
- Manage and maintain enterprise firewall platforms including Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, and Cisco ASA.
- Design and support secure VPN solutions including SSL VPN and IPSec VPN environments.
- Define and enforce firewall security standards, policies, and rule management processes.
- Perform firewall rule reviews, optimisation, segmentation improvements, and security configuration assessments.
- Support security incident investigation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and remediation activities.
- Manage firewall upgrades, migrations, lifecycle activities, and vendor coordination.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to network and security operations teams.
- Ensure network security controls align with security policies, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- 10–12 years of experience in enterprise network security.
- Strong hands on experience with firewall technologies including Fortinet FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, Palo Alto Networks PAN OS, Panorama, and Cisco ASA.
- Strong understanding of firewall policies, NAT, routing, VPN technologies, and network segmentation.
- Experience designing and managing SSL VPN and IPSec VPN solutions.
- Experience with high availability (HA), clustering, and disaster recovery configurations.
- Strong knowledge of IDS/IPS, URL filtering, malware protection, and network security monitoring.
- Experience handling complex security incidents and technical escalations.
- Relevant vendor certifications such as Fortinet certifications, PCNSA/PCNSE, or CCIE Security.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with cloud network security solutions across Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Knowledge of automation tools such as Python or Ansible.
- Familiarity with security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and PCI DSS.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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