NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER

NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER

ROLE PURPOSE:

Safeguard network infrastructure and services by implementing effective security controls, ongoing monitoring, and incident response.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot firewalls, VPNs, and network security policies in accordance with approved requirements.

• Review access rules, network segmentation, and exposed services; propose enhancements aligned with business needs and risk.

• Monitor security events and investigate suspicious network activity; coordinate containment and escalation with relevant teams.

• Evaluate vulnerabilities and assist with remediation, security patching, and controlled configuration changes.

• Partner with network engineers to implement secure connectivity, high availability, and load-balancing controls where applicable.

• Maintain security configurations, rule documentation, backup records, and incident reports.

• Support security audits, periodic access reviews, and verification of implemented controls.

• Coordinate with vendors and stakeholders regarding incidents, upgrades, and technical support.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: 

TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Demonstrated practical experience in enterprise firewall administration, VPNs, network segmentation, log analysis, and security troubleshooting. Strong analytical capabilities and disciplined change-management practices.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Maintain service availability and ensure timely incident resolution; deliver high-quality work and documentation; follow approved change, security, and safety procedures.