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Senior Network Security Engineer - Telecoms (Remote)
Posted 12 days ago
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Our client, a leading telecommunications provider, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Security Engineer to join their fully remote security operations team. This critical role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the security infrastructure of our client's extensive telecommunications network, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of services. You will play a pivotal role in safeguarding against cyber threats, managing network firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS), VPNs, and other security technologies. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of network protocols, security best practices, and the unique security challenges within the telecommunications sector. Your responsibilities will include developing and enforcing security policies, conducting security audits, responding to security incidents, and architecting secure network solutions. You will collaborate closely with network operations, IT, and development teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the network infrastructure. This position demands strong analytical and problem-solving skills, extensive experience with security tools, and the ability to stay ahead of emerging threats. Excellent communication skills are essential for articulating technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on the security posture of a major telecom provider, offering the flexibility and autonomy of a remote work environment. We are looking for a proactive, security-focused professional with a proven track record in network security engineering within a large-scale environment. Your expertise will be crucial in protecting sensitive customer data and ensuring the resilience of critical communication services. The role requires a deep dive into evolving security landscapes and the implementation of proactive defense mechanisms.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage network security solutions, including firewalls, IDPS, VPNs, and WAFs.
- Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Monitor network traffic for security threats and anomalies; respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of the network infrastructure.
- Architect and implement secure network designs and configurations.
- Collaborate with network operations and IT teams to ensure the security of all network devices and services.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies in the telecom industry.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior security engineers.
- Document security configurations, procedures, and incident reports.
- Participate in the evaluation and selection of new security technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in network security engineering, with a strong focus on telecommunications networks.
- Proven experience with network security technologies such as firewalls (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto), IDS/IPS, SIEM systems.
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and network architecture.
- Experience with VPN technologies and network segmentation.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and incident response skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
- Experience with cloud security and secure network design in cloud environments is a plus.
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Senior Network Security Engineer - Telecoms - Remote
Posted 7 days ago
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Our client, a prominent player in the telecommunications sector, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to join their advanced, fully remote technical operations team. This critical role involves designing, implementing, and managing robust security solutions to protect the integrity and confidentiality of our client's vast telecommunications network infrastructure. You will be responsible for developing and enforcing security policies and procedures, conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and responding to security incidents. Your expertise will be vital in safeguarding against cyber threats, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maintaining the highest levels of network security and availability. Key responsibilities include configuring and managing firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and other security appliances. You will also play a key role in network architecture design from a security perspective, evaluating and recommending new security technologies, and developing incident response plans. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, coupled with a minimum of 8 years of experience in network security, with a significant focus on telecommunications environments. Deep understanding of network protocols, TCP/IP, routing, switching, and various security concepts is essential. Certifications such as CISSP, CCIE Security, or equivalent are highly desirable. Proven experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems, threat intelligence platforms, and security scripting is a plus. Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills are paramount. You must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and capable of working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fully remote setting. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your expertise in network security to protect critical telecommunications infrastructure and contribute to a secure digital future, all from the convenience of your remote workspace.
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