Network and Security Manager

Roles & responsibilities:

Network & Security Design:

• Architect and design secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructures to meet organizational needs.
• Develop and implement robust security frameworks, policies, and standards in line with best practices.
• Identify potential risks in the network and security landscape and propose effective mitigation strategies.
• Design complex network topologies, integrating firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure remote access.

Implementation:

• Oversee the deployment and configuration of network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, VPN gateways, and wireless access points.
• Implement enterprise-grade security solutions, including advanced firewalls, endpoint security systems, SIEM solutions, and network monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with vendors for procurement and implementation of technologies to meet organizational needs and budget constraints.
• Ensure compliance with security regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and others where applicable.

Support & Optimization:

• Manage incident response efforts, providing guidance in the identification and remediation of security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Provide 24/7 network support for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving network and security-related issues.
• Continuously monitor and optimize network performance, ensuring minimal downtime and high availability of services.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to ensure the network is secure against emerging threats.

Preferred candidate profile

Technical Skills:

• Networking: Proficient in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, and wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi6).
• Security: Strong knowledge of firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet), intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, endpoint security, and encryption.
• Cloud Security: Hands-on experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and leveraging cloud-native security features (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center).
• Network Automation: Familiarity with network automation using tools like Ansible, Python, and Cisco DNA Center.
• Monitoring Tools: Experience with network monitoring solutions (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools like Splunk, LogRhythm.
• Virtualization: Knowledge of SDN (Software-Defined Networking), virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V), and network virtualization in cloud environments.

Certifications:

Networking:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).
• Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS) or Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE)

Security:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - for a comprehensive understanding of security governance and risk management.
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) - for practical, hands-on security skills in penetration testing and ethical hacking.
• CompTIA Security+ foundational security knowledge for managing network security threats.
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) - for management-level expertise in information security.
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) - for cloud-specific security practices.

Cloud:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Other:

• ITIL Foundation for a strong understanding of IT service management processes.