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Senior Network Security Engineer - Telecoms
Posted 21 days ago
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Our client, a leading telecommunications company, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Security Engineer to join their fully remote security operations center. This role is paramount in safeguarding the company's extensive network infrastructure against cyber threats and ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of data. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and security information and event management (SIEM) platforms. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of network protocols, security best practices, and threat landscapes specific to the telecommunications industry. Your duties will include monitoring network traffic for suspicious activities, responding to security incidents, conducting vulnerability assessments, and developing proactive security strategies to mitigate evolving risks. This position requires exceptional analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain network security infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
- Monitor network traffic and systems for security breaches, intrusions, and other cyber threats.
- Respond to security incidents in a timely and effective manner, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address security weaknesses.
- Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Manage and optimize Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and security standards.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on network security matters to internal teams.
- Stay current with emerging security threats, technologies, and trends.
- Develop and maintain network security documentation and incident response plans.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCIE Security, GIAC) are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in network security engineering, with a focus on telecommunications networks.
- In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network security technologies.
- Hands-on experience with firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA), IDS/IPS solutions, and SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation of security tasks.
- Experience with cloud security principles and best practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex security issues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively in a remote, distributed team.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment.
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms and incident response frameworks.
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Senior Network Security Engineer - Telecoms
Posted 21 days ago
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Our client, a prominent telecommunications provider, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to join their expanding, fully remote team. This crucial role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures across the company's extensive network infrastructure. You will play a key part in protecting the network from cyber threats, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our services. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in network security principles, cutting-edge threat detection, and incident response. This is a remote-first position, demanding excellent self-management, communication, and collaboration skills to work effectively with distributed teams. Responsibilities:
- Designing, implementing, and managing firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and other security solutions.
- Monitoring network traffic for security breaches and anomalies, and performing in-depth analysis of security incidents.
- Developing and executing incident response plans, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.
- Configuring and managing security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
- Developing and enforcing network security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Staying current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
- Collaborating with network operations and engineering teams to integrate security best practices into network design and deployment.
- Providing expert guidance and support on network security matters to internal stakeholders.
- Documenting network security configurations, policies, and procedures.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in network security engineering, with a strong focus on telecommunications networks.
- Proven expertise in configuring and managing enterprise-grade security devices and solutions (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and network architectures.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, and threat intelligence platforms.
- Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCIE Security, or GIAC are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage responsibilities effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.
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Senior Network Security Engineer (Telecoms)
Posted 13 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to join their cutting-edge telecommunications team. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to the security and integrity of our critical network infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security solutions to protect our network against sophisticated threats. Your expertise in network security principles, protocols, and technologies will be essential in safeguarding our telecommunications services and customer data. You will collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure the highest level of network security.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage network security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and WAFs.
- Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of the network infrastructure.
- Monitor network traffic for security breaches and anomalous activity, responding promptly to incidents.
- Implement and manage intrusion detection and prevention systems.
- Configure and maintain security devices and related software.
- Develop and implement security best practices for network architecture and operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of network design and deployment.
- Stay current with emerging network security threats, technologies, and trends.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior security engineers.
- Develop and maintain network security documentation, diagrams, and standards.
- Participate in incident response activities and post-incident analysis.
- Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and tools.
- Ensure compliance with industry security standards and regulations.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in network security engineering, with a strong focus on telecommunications networks.
- In-depth knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) and network security concepts.
- Hands-on experience with various security technologies (e.g., Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Juniper).
- Proficiency in firewall management, VPN configuration, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
- Experience with SIEM solutions and security monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with cloud security principles and best practices (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCIE Security, CCNP Security are highly desirable.
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Senior Network Security Engineer - Telecoms
Posted 4 days ago
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Our client, a leading telecommunications provider, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to join their fully remote security operations team. This critical role is responsible for safeguarding the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the company's extensive network infrastructure. As a remote-first professional, you will collaborate with global teams to design, implement, and manage robust security solutions that protect against evolving cyber threats. Key responsibilities include developing and enforcing network security policies and procedures, configuring and maintaining firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and other security appliances. You will conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify and remediate potential weaknesses. This role also involves monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity, responding to security incidents, and performing forensic analysis when necessary. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of network protocols, cybersecurity principles, and threat landscapes relevant to the telecommunications industry. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, along with at least 7 years of experience in network security engineering, is required. Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CCNA Security, or GIAC are highly desirable. You should have proven experience with various security technologies and a strong ability to troubleshoot complex network security issues. This position demands excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote team setting. Proficiency in scripting languages for automation of security tasks is a significant advantage. Our client is committed to maintaining a secure and reliable network for its customers and values a proactive and vigilant approach to cybersecurity. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a critical function within a major telecommunications organization and to work in a challenging and rewarding remote environment. You will be at the forefront of defending against cyber attacks, ensuring the continuity of essential communication services. Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive remote work culture that encourages continuous professional development. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, capable of managing multiple priorities and demonstrating strong leadership qualities in a virtual setting. Your expertise will be vital in protecting sensitive data and ensuring the operational resilience of the network.
Location: This position is fully remote and based in Garissa, Garissa, KE .
Location: This position is fully remote and based in Garissa, Garissa, KE .
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