Network & Security Engineer

Continuous Monitoring: 24/7 surveillance of network traffic, firewall logs, and endpoint activity for potential security breaches.Incident Response & Investigation: Analyzing alerts from SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), and SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) tools to identify and contain threats.Vulnerability Management: Proactively identifying security weaknesses through scanning and assisting with patching.Reporting: Documenting security incidents, root causes, and creating reports on compliance and security posture.Threat Hunting: Proactively searching for undetected adversarial activity within the network.

Monitoring and Analysis: Regularly monitor network traffic for security breaches, unauthorized access, and suspicious behavior.Vulnerability Management: Perform penetration testing, risk assessments, and regular audits to identify and fix security gaps.Incident Response: Investigate, respond to, and mitigate security incidents and breaches.Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

This documentation ensures that the network infrastructure is well-documented, facilitating efficient troubleshooting, maintenance, and future network expansions.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as system administrators to ensure the seamless integration of network Security services with other IT systems.

They may also lead or participate in projects related to network upgrades, migrations, and expansions.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or cybersecurity.Certifications: Often look for CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GCIH, or specialized vendor certifications.Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze large sets of data to distinguish between false positives and real threats.Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, stress management, and attention to detail.

Experience: 4–6 years in network security or information security.Certifications: CISSP, CEH, CCNA, or Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) are highly valued.Scripting/Programming: Proficiency in languages like Python for automation.