Network Security Architect

RE : Network Security Architect

Location : Remote

Client : IBM

Duration : Long Term

Design Network enabling secure connection of the customer on premise devices to Client’s backend services in the cloud.

Design and maintain the scripts for firewall installation and configuration by Field Service Engineers

Design the network infrastructure in the cloud for the healthcare services in the cloud. Script the designed infrastructure as code.

Second line support for firewall installation on customer site

Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the Client’s Network infrastructure

Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team

Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.

 
Mandatory:

5+ years of related work experience on network security, defining and implementing firewall policy configurations

5+ years’ experience with network security automation and scripting preferably including AWS (preferred)/Azure/GCP DevOps

Furthermore:

BA/BS in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science or relevant area of study, required

Proven hands-on network engineering experience

CCNP or higher (CCIE and/or CISSP highly valued)

Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS)

Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model

Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools (packet capture and analysis)

Ability to take ownership and be effective with limited supervision

Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly

Strong ability to prioritize

Experience in e.g. Ansible, Terraform are an additional benefit