Lead Network Security Specialist

• Experience leading both as a mentor and as a subject matter expert (SME) to the business and other team engineers.
• Installation, configuration, upgrades and maintenance of all Network Security Infrastructure such as firewalls, IPS/IDS systems, log servers, WAF, etc.
• Maintenance of the LAN and WAN environments and related equipment such as routers, switches, etc.
• Provide Subject Matter expertise in the areas of Network Security, Security Methodology and Compliance (as it to network security.)
• Determines and implements best practice for network and security operations.
• Ensures that network related policies and security procedures are enforced.
• Critical team member in evaluating and implementing new services and technologies.
• Teams with staff members providing effective solutions to current and future technology initiatives
• Maintain all documentation, diagrams and spreadsheets for the corporate network environment to current levels
• Provides support and troubleshoots network related problems
• 7x24 availability during on-call duties
• Coordinate with IT staff, vendors and manufacturers to resolve complex issues

• Experience in planning, deployment and management of network security infrastructure.
• Proven skills on administration of Windows Server and Linux/Unix environments and data network operating systems.
• Perform complex tasks relating to the security and data network operations, installation, and/or maintenance for local, cloud, and off - site remote locations.
• Expertise with PCI-DSS, NIST, and ISO 27001 standards.
• Expertise in the implementation and maintenance of Check Point technologies.
• Experience in data network administration including design, maintenance and security in a Corporate IT environment.
• Proven skills on monitoring security audit and security system logs for system and network anomalies.
• Experience with TCP/IP, all routing technologies, VPN, SD-WAN, CLOUD, VOIP, and wireless technologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work well with a variety of people with varying technical skill sets and business knowledge.
• Ability to document complex environments and create standard operational procedures.
• Capacity to create diagrams and document configuration.
• Project time management skills to manage activity definition, sequencing, duration, estimation, development and schedule control.
• Strong customer service skills to deliver quality results in a demanding environment.
• Individual must interact extensively with all levels of management and is required to act in a professional and confident manner.
• Strong writing skills, to communicate information effectively to customers, managers, and technical staff.
• Oversee efficient operational delivery of third-party service providers., * At least 7 years of demonstrated experience in management and deployment of Check Point products, Wireless IDS/IPS solutions, WAF, Tripwire, and centralized logging solutions.
• At least 7 years of proven experience in data network management using Brocade, and or Cisco switches and routers (strong background).
• Current experience leading medium/large scale network security projects such as implementations, migrations and upgrades., * Bachelor Degree/Master Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields.

Certifications:

• CISSP, PCIP, CCNA, CCSA, CCSE and/or other related security certifications

Experience:

• 7 to 10 years