Job Title: Network Security Engineer
Responsibilities
* Administer firewalls: implement policies, perform daily housekeeping, conduct regular rules review and clean-up, and provide support during incidents.
* Use firewall tools such as Firewall Analyzer (AlgoSec or FireMon): optimize tool usage, configure regular reports for daily clean-up and rules usage.
* Manage workload efficiently and escalate when needed to keep it at a reasonable level.
* Propose architecture or tooling improvements based on issues and events identified in daily operations.
* Participate in first-level on-call duty.
* Support IT production teams on security best practices.
* Assess infrastructure and applications to ensure that the security model and principles are applied at application level, network level, and between inter and intra DMZs.
* Contribute to internal IT projects within the team.
* Stay up to date with new trends and technologies in the Security area.
Essential – Professional skills, abilities and experience
* Strong skills and working knowledge of Checkpoint suite (manager and firewall).
* Strong skills and working knowledge of Fortinet suite (manager and firewall).
* Strong skills and working knowledge of Palo Alto suite (manager and firewall).
* Skills and working knowledge of Firewall Analyzer tools (AlgoSec or FireMon).
* Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, LAN, WAN and network security principles, including compliance with network rules.
* Solid technical background in IT security, with awareness that security equipment configuration directly impacts the security of the bank.
* Experience with security best practices, network threats and vulnerabilities.
* Certifications in security technologies are highly appreciated.
Desirable
* Knowledge of Unix systems (e.g. Red Hat) and Windows.
* Knowledge of Web Application Firewall (WAF).
* Knowledge of IDS/IPS.
* Scripting skills.
Personal attributes
* Eager to learn.
* “Can do” attitude.
* Ability to develop, improve and adapt processes.
* Proactive and pragmatic, able to work on own initiative.
* Strong sense of ownership and commitment to delivery.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Ability to interact with and support demanding Senior IT Management.
* Project management skills.
Languages
* High level of English, spoken and written (B2/C1).
* Portuguese, spoken and written, will be valued.
* Spanish, spoken and written, will be valued.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
* Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in large networks and backbone environments.
* Checkpoint, Palo Alto or Fortinet certifications will be valued.
* ITIL Foundation certification will be valued.
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