Network Security Analyst

Join our Digital Infrastructure & Cybersecurity team as a Network & Security Specialist, securing and maintaining IT systems across on-premise and cloud (AWS) environments.

Responsibilities and Authorities

1. Network Administration & Operations:
. Design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot secure LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, and VPN architectures
. Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems to ensure availability, reliability, and performance
. Policy configuration, VPN setup, Web filtering and content inspection
. Oversee IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and VLAN configurations
. Monitor network traffic and bandwidth usage to identify and resolve bottlenecks or abnormal activity
. Perform root-cause analysis of network outages and implement corrective actions

2. IT Security Operations:
. Implement and manage security controls, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, anti-virus/malware protection, endpoint security, DLP, and mobile device management (MDM)
. Conduct security monitoring using SIEM tools and respond to real-time security incidents
. Perform regular vulnerability scans, patch management, and remediation activities
. Lead or support incident response processes, including threat analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery

3. Cloud Security (Azure / AWS / Google Cloud): Co-Own the following duties with the Cloud & Infrastructure Specialist. Ensure proper configuration of cloud-native security services such as:

. Cloud Security Groups, IAM, GuardDuty, Config, CloudTrail, WAF, Defender for Cloud, Azure AD, NSGs, IAM, VPC Firewall & Cloud Security Command Center
. Implement and monitor logging, alerting, and auditing for cloud-based workloads
. Manage secure access to cloud resources using conditional access, MFA, role-based access control (RBAC), and zero-trust principles
. Stay current with evolving cloud security trends, threats, and compliance frameworks

4. Compliance & Governance:
. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as ISO 27001, Data Protection and ISO23001
. Maintain up-to-date documentation of network and cloud infrastructure, configurations, security policies, and access controls
. Participate in audits and support internal and external security assessments
. Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices for both on-prem and cloud environments

5. Collaboration & Support:
. Support and train IT staff and end-users on cybersecurity awareness, phishing prevention, and secure IT practices
. Provide tier 2/3 support for security incidents, outages, or escalated network issues

6. Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
. Regularly test DR plans and ensure high availability and compliance with organization BCP objectives

7. Others
. Performs other duties as may be directed by the Department Manager.

Qualifications
. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Network Engineering, or related field
. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in network and IT security roles, with at least 1-2 years focused on cloud security
. Hands-on experience with both on-premise and cloud infrastructures in a mid-to-large scale environment

Certifications (Preferred/Required):
. Required (any one or more):
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco CCNA Security
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- AWS Certified Security - Specialty
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
. Preferred:
- CISSP, CISM, CCSP, GSEC

Technical Skils:
. Proficiency in configuring and securing networking equipment (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, etc.)
. Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), cloud networking, and cloud security services
. Familiar with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NAC, and vulnerability scanners
. Hands-on experiences on authentication protocols and Zero Trust Architecture

Competencies / Skills Requirement
. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
. High attention to detail and sense of urgency in handling incidents
. Clear written and verbal communication
. Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments