Network Security Engineer at GVA Partners

Job Overview

• Our client, a Commercial Bank, is seeking to hire a Network Security Engineer. The ideal candidate should be able to supervise and oversee all aspects of Network hardware.
• This includes maintaining networks security patches, configuration and security programs and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor Network Security status using Cisco Security-Monitoring Application and Response System (CSMARS) and other security monitoring tools
• 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 passwords
• 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)
• Manage Remote connections (VPN management)
• Monitor and enforce compliance with network Security policies bank wide
• Research and suggest improvement initiatives with regards to Network Security
• Lockdown of all network devices and new equipment’ 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

Skills/Competencies

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Generic Skills

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

Supervisory Skills

• General administration
• General managerial / administration
• Team building / conflict management
• Leadership / Coaching / Supervisory / Influencing
• Organization and coordination

Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory

• MBA/MSc
• First degree in Computing Science, Engineering, Operational sciences or (any other discipline with strong Information Systems component and/or relevant IT Service Management certification)
• CCIE certification
• Minimum of 6 years’ IT Operations experience in a technology environment

Desirable

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