Sr. Associate - Projects

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Specialist with 7 to 11 years of experience to join our team. The Network Security Engineer will design and implement end to end network infrastructure automation capabilities that are aligned to the strategic goals of the business and AZ IT.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct regular security assessments including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate potential security risks.

2. Design and implement secure network architectures including firewalls intrusion detection prevention systems and encryption technologies.

3. Adhere to enterprise governance & review processes to deliver project goals & deliverables.

4. Follow enterprise ITSM & CMDB processes

5. Monitor and analyze security alerts using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools and respond to security incidents in a timely and effective manner.

6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce identity and access management (IAM) policies and network access control (NAC) solutions.

7. Stay abreast of the latest security threats industry trends and best practices to proactively enhance the organizations network security posture.

8. Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and standards and assist in audit processes as needed.

Proven experience in network security with a strong understanding of network security fundamentals encryption technologies and secure network design principles.

Zscaler Private Access & Internet Access

Proficiency in configuring managing and troubleshooting firewalls. Cisco Palo Alto etc .

Experience with intrusion detection-prevention systems as well as with SIEM tools and security incident response.

Excellent problem-solving skills analytical thinking and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Certifications Required

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security

Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator (PCNSE)

Zscaler Zero Trust Certified Associate

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