Network Engineer Senior Associate

Network Security Senior AssociateExperience & Education Requirements:Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related fieldExperience: Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in network security, cybersecurity engineering, or security consulting, including practical implementation, configuration, troubleshooting, and management of security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint security, and cloud security solutions.Preferred Certifications: AWS/Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect, CCNP Security, PCNSE, ZCCPSkills & Expertise:Network Security & Architecture: Supporting the analysis and implementation of modern network security architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles. This includes modern remote access, SASE/SSE solutions (Zscaler preferred), network segmentation, and least-privilege access policies using Cisco, Palo Alto, and similar technologies.Firewall & Threat Protection: Hands-on experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, and Zscaler for firewall and zero trust policy management, threat detection, and web security.Secure Connectivity: Assisting in implementing VPN, SD-WAN, and access control solutions.Security Operations & Compliance: Working with SIEM/SOC tools, incident response processes, and compliance standards (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).Network Management & Monitoring: Experience collecting and analyzing network traffic (packet captures and firewall logs) as well as an understanding of how organizations manage and monitor their enterprise networks via a Network Operations Center (NOC)Cloud & Hybrid Security: Understanding secure cloud networking, IAM, and leading industry practices for securing cloud environments using native and 3rd party tools.OT Security: Basic knowledge of securing ICS/SCADA environments and industry regulations.Personal Skills:Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess risks, troubleshoot security issues, and suggest practical solutions.Collaboration & Communication: Ability to explain technical concepts to different stakeholders and contribute to team projects.Adaptability & Learning: Willingness to stay up-to-date with evolving security technologies and industry trends.Project Support & Execution: Experience assisting in security projects, ensuring smooth deployment of security solutions.Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Supporting security initiatives that align with business needs and security goals.