Responsibilities:
the soc network engineer will be a key player in maintaining and improving the security posture of our organization's network infrastructure. This includes:
* monitor and analyze security events from various sources, including cisco firewalls (asa, firepower), intrusion detection/prevention systems (sourcefire, snort), and network behavior analysis tools (stealthwatch, netflow).
* investigate security alerts, perform deep-dive packet analysis using tools like wireshark, and correlate events to identify potential security incidents.
* utilize cisco security technologies (ise, acs, umbrella) to enforce network access control, endpoint security, and secure web gateways.
* configure and manage cisco security appliances, including firewalls, vpn concentrators, and intrusion prevention systems.
* develop and implement security policies and procedures for cisco network devices, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
* implement and manage secure sd-wan solutions, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical data across geographically dispersed locations.
* secure voip infrastructure and communications, implementing measures to protect against denial-of-service attacks, call interception, and other voip-specific threats.
* design and implement qos policies to prioritize critical network traffic, including voice and video, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
* contribute to the development and implementation of sdn solutions, focusing on security aspects such as micro-segmentation, network virtualization, and centralized security policy management.
* troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues related to security devices and configurations.
* participate in incident response activities, including containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis.
* conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, focusing on cisco infrastructure and applications.
* contribute to the development and maintenance of security documentation, including network diagrams, incident reports, and knowledge base articles.
defend against cyberattacks in a dynamic soc environment. Secure critical networks using your cisco expertise.
qualifications:
* achelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field.
* 3+ years of experience in network security or a soc environment.
* solid understanding of network security fundamentals, including tcp/ip, firewalls, ids/ips, vpns, and security protocols.
* hands-on experience with siem technologies (e.g., splunk, qradar, arcsight).
* experience with network security tools and technologies, such as firewalls (e.g., cisco, fortinet), intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability scanners.
* knowledge and experience with sd-wan technologies, including cisco sd-wan (viptela, meraki).
* understanding of voip security best practices and experience with securing voip infrastructure.
* familiarity with qos concepts and implementation in cisco networks.
* knowledge of sdn concepts and technologies, with a focus on security implications.
desirable qualifications:
* industry certifications such as ccna, ccnp security, security+, ceh, nse4, nse6, or cissp.
* experience with fortinet security products.
* experience with cloud security platforms (aws, azure, gcp).
* scripting skills (python, bash).
* ccie certification is a strong plus.
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benefits:
* competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies.
* collaborative and supportive team environment.
* professional development opportunities and training.