Network Security Engineer (Contract)

As a Network Security Engineer, you will be responsible for executing critical operational tasks across a comprehensive suite of network security solutions, encompassing but not limited to, network firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), proxies, and web application firewalls (WAF). Your core responsibilities will include monitoring system performance, maintaining security solutions to optimal standards, and employing advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot complex network issues. You will play a crucial role in analysing and providing detailed insights on WAF violations, contributing to the organisation's security posture. The position requires flexibility for post office-hours activation to provide essential support and troubleshooting services. Additionally, you will be tasked with conducting thorough data tabulation and generating comprehensive reports to support decision-making processes and security assessments.

As a Network Security Engineer, you will need to:

• Possess knowledge on networking protocols and technologies like TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, and routing/switching.

• Possess fundamental application security knowledge like interpretation of HTTP response status codes and WAF violations. Higher proficiency in application security knowledge to advice on remediation measures is an added advantage, but not mandatory.

• Be proficient with network equipment from vendors like Palo Alto, Check Point, Trend Micro, Fortinet and F5.

• Experience in solutions that supports the primary job tasks, like Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).

• Understanding of network security best practices and tools.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure. Willingness to learn.

• Fundamental skills on Microsoft Office products like Word and Excel.

• Additional certifications like CCNA, CCNP or product (with reference to products listed above) certifications are a plus.