Senior Network Security engineer

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures.
• Manage and administer firewalls, VPNs, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), IDS/IPS, and network access control solutions.
• Monitor network security events and respond to incidents in a timely manner.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing coordination.
• Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Implement and manage network segmentation, Zero Trust, and secure remote access solutions.
• Analyze security logs using SIEM platforms and investigate potential threats.
• Collaborate with IT, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Application teams to ensure security best practices.
• Perform root cause analysis and remediation for security incidents.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, NIST, and CIS Controls.
• Create and maintain network security documentation and diagrams.
• Mentor junior security and network engineers.

Required Skills & Qualificationstechnical Skills

• Strong experience with enterprise firewalls such as:

• Palo Alto Networks

• Fortinet
• Cisco

• Check Point Software Technologies

• Expertise in IDS/IPS, VPN, NAC, DNS Security, and Network Access Control.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, VLANs, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and SD-WAN.
• Experience with cloud security in:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• Microsoft (Azure)
• Google (GCP)
• Familiarity with vulnerability management tools such as Nessus and Qualys.
• Experience with security frameworks including NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001.
• Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead security initiatives.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

• GIAC Security Certifications

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED20,000.00 per month

Experience

• IT : 8 years (Required)

• CISCO Certification (Required)

• Palo/Alto (Required)