Warwick/Wokingham– 2 Days a week
Responsibilities
* Designing, Architecting, Implementing and Maintaining an organization's network security infrastructure solutions like Firewalls, IDPS, Proxy, Load Balancers, VPN, WAF etc., aligned with the organization's strategies, policies, and standards.
* Design and manage firewall policies, network access controls, AAA mechanisms, MFA, IAM solutions, RBAC, Privilege Management etc.
* In–depth understanding of cloud network security, different network architectures (e.g., LAN, WAN, DMZ) and topologies, network protocols, routing, switching, and subnetting.
* Ensure network security measures are aligned with relevant compliance standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS). Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and address compliance gaps.
* Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks like NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and CIS Critical Security Controls.
* Familiarity with the use of standard security technology solutions and processes such as user provisioning, directory, SIEM, vulnerability management, Cloud Security (OCI/Azure/AWS), Web Security, Email Security, Logging and Monitoring, General PKI and Cryptography.
* Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance network security posture. Monitor network traffic for unusual activities and potential security breaches.
* Work closely with IT teams, including network engineers, system administrators, and application developers, to ensure a holistic approach to security.
* Communicate complex security concepts to non–technical stakeholders and executives.
* Technical background with experience in solution delivery including SDLC, security tools and technologies, and Agile framework.
* Provide training and guidance to staff members on network security best practices.
* Maintain accurate documentation of network security configurations, processes, and procedures.
Qualifications
* Minimum 5 years' Experience as a Security consultant, Security Architect or equivalent.
* Hold any Certification like Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, F5, CompTIA, Zscaler, Azure, AWS, CISSP, CCSP, ISSAP, ITIL etc.
* Mandatory Skills: Palo Alto Networks – Firewalls.
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