Network Engineer - CCIE at GVA Partners

Job Description

• We require the services of a highly skilled Network Engineer with Fin-Tech experience to oversee and maintain all aspects of Network hardware. This includes maintaining networks security patches, configuration and security programs and systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Network security status, monitor Application an Response System (CSMARS) and other security monitoring tools
• Manage remote connections (VPN management)
• Monitor and enforce compliance with network security policies bank wide
• Carry out all suggested response actions to threats upon detection of a security breach or network attack
• Ensure proper functioning of all Security Devices (Checkpoints, ASA, PIX Firewall, IPS, Routers)
• Review logs of Security devices (Checkpoints, IPS, ACS,ASA,PIX Firewall)
• Coordinate the regular changing network devices paswords
• Carry out network security audit, periodic vulnerability assessment and network penetration
• Testing (ethical hacking) using tools such as Qualys guard and NMAP
• Generate and send Network Security Reports (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Research and suggest improvement initiatives with regards to Network Security
• Lockdown of all network devices and new equipment’s before deployment
• Configuration of Network Security features for new branches equipment (IP Sec site-site VPN, Identity Based Network Service (IBNS), Port Security, SNMP V3 etc.)
• Remote Access Security configuration for new users/groups with access levels/permissions
• Security impact assessment for every new network activity and mitigation strategy implementation
• Monitor and ensure security of Wireless Network
• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Lead, Networks & Communications Management

Qualifications & Experience

• First Degree in Computing Science, Engineer, Operational Sciences or (any other discipline with strong Information Systems component and or relevant IT Service Management certification)
• CCIE certification
• Minimum of 2 years IT Operations experience in a technology environment

Desirable:

• CCNA Security, CISSP, ITIL and other professional qualification will be an added advantage.

Skills / Competencies
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good knowledge and understanding of banking operations
• Good and strong working knowledge of Cisco Router and Operating
• Experienced in firewall management
• Strong Network Troubleshooting Skills
• Relationship management
• Vendor Management
• Issues management
• Integrity and honesty
• Technology Innovation
• Issues management
• Methods, standards creation

Supervisory Skills:

• General administration
• General managerial / administration
• Team building / conflict management
• Leadership / coaching / supervisory / influencing
• Organization and coordination

Behavioural Attributes:

• Ability to make sound and logical security judgements
• Demonstrate leadership and personnel/project management skills
• Good understanding of the organizations goals and objectives
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Able to conduct research into issues as required.