Network Security Engineer

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Network Security Engineer develops and enforces security plans and standards; ensures that network and system security best practices are executed and implemented. Prepares plans to deliver and implement the security infrastructure strategy prepared by the Security Architect. Provides support to the Security Architect in enterprise security projects including defining configuration standards, testing and implementation. Leads the research, evaluation and implementation of ISD security tools and small projects. Provides risk assessment support related to architecture for security concerns and security controls to be architected. Maintains and matures the security tools to ensure effective prevention and detection of incidents. Acts as the subject matter expert on security of assigned technology domain/area (i.e., endpoint, operating system, database, etc.).

Key responsibilities

• Develops detailed designs for implementation based on the approved IT security systems and infrastructure architecture
• Formulates, reviews and maintains IT security policies, technical standards, internal ISD procedures and guidelines related to securing the information processing environment, IT facilities and connected third party services/providers of the Bank
• Provides support as the security subject matter expert related to IT security and network infrastructure architecture; identifies security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommends changes or enhancements
• Evaluates cost-effective solutions and prepares the business case for IT security projects
• Manages the testing of technical controls related to network security and monitors its implementation
• Defines and documents network security tool/device standard configuration parameters; ensures that network security controls are securely configured and function effectively and efficiently
• Performs regular security configuration reviews, ensures efficacy of controls and optimizes use
• Monitors and assists in ensuring problems of security devices/systems are timely resolved
• Reviews installation and changes to security infrastructure and assesses impact to security posture and operations
• Manages the implementation of baseline system security standards across various legacy systems

About you

• Graduate of any college degree in Computer Science or Information Security, or related technical field of expertise
• Extensive/in-depth knowledge and understanding of LAN/WAN networking topologies and protocols, cryptographic methods and schemes, operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix), database systems, wireless technologies, cloud technologies and various security tools and technologies in various information security domains
• At least 3+ years' experience in designing, implementing and maintaining security solutions
• Analytical and risk identification skills to analyze a variety of information security related risk situations and develop recommendations on the best course of action
• Scripting and programming – computer programming and scripting skills is an advantage
• Strong written and oral communication skills to write technical reports on assessments and communicate potential security weaknesses
• Abreast with security best practices and knowledge of common and emerging security threats
• Self-starter, result-orientated with disposition for corrective action to drive remediation to reduce the risk exposure of the bank
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills; good team players with the ability to lead security initiatives
• Good project management skills to lead and manage accomplishments of assigned tasks/projects within the predetermined time-frame