Network Security Engineer @ San Jose, CA

[Santhosh]

Network Security Engineer

Location: San Jose, CA(4 Days Onsite)

6-12 Months Contract

 

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 

KEY DELIVERABLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following):

• Sound understanding of Networking and Network Security Technologies.

• Extensive Experience on Firewall, VPN Technologies

• Hands on experience on Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Checkpoint and Fortinet)

• Detailed technical experience in the installation, configuration, and operation of high-end firewall appliances, ideally Palo Alto Networks® products

• Strong understanding of core Internet protocols and applications.

• Experience of Cisco’s Routers, Switches, AAA, TACACS

• Research, evaluate, develop, and implement security solutions and standards following industry best practices.

• Ensure that current and planned technical solutions are compatible with the company's business needs and strategic objectives.

• Operate the production environment security toolsets and services.

• Work with other teams to design, develop, and implement Enterprise Security solutions in support of development, test, and production environments.

• Provide technical security expertise and assistance to other IT and Business groups

• Performs security audits and testing and evaluates system security configurations to ensure efficacy and compliance with policies and procedures

• Support the information security operations team

 

COMPETENCY SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Planning, organization, and time management skills

• Clear and concise technical and business communication, listening, speaking, and writing skills

• Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, and critical thinking skills

• Customer service skills

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• 10-15 years of experience with security processes and solutions.

• Strong understanding of current security threats, techniques, and landscape, as well as a dedicated and self-driven desire to research current and emerging threats in the information security landscape.

• Deep knowledge in Firewalls /VPN Technologies.

• Conceptual and practical understanding of IT Infrastructure designs, technologies, products, and services. This should include an understanding of Information Security concepts which apply to them.

• Ability to work in a group setting and independently.

• Experience with IT ticketing systems.

• Good working knowledge in scripting language, Python, PowerShell, etc.

• Experience with a Security Information Event Management

• Strong understanding of Wireshark as well as Linux/UNIX and Windows based operating systems.

• Knowledge of system log forensics (Syslog, Event Viewer)

• Strong working knowledge of Network security concepts and technologies such as: 

o Experience in building and maintaining network security devices for WAN, LAN, VPN, & WIFI

o Experience in Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Checkpoint)

o Knowledge of network packet inspection and forensics

o Knowledge of intrusion detection or prevention systems

o Knowledge of TCP/IP, computer networking, routing and switching protocols

o Knowledge of DNS, Internet policy enforcement, firewalls, Web content filtering

 

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• SANS GIAC certifications

• Palo Alto Networks ( Mandatory)

• Cisco ASA

• Checkpoint   

 

 

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Regards,

Santosh  | Ray Technosolutions

Email : San...@Raytechnosol.com