Network Security Engineer at MainOne Cable Nigeria Full Time

Job Title: Network Security Engineer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Technical

Responsibilities

• The Network Security Engineer will ensure that applications and infrastructure are designed and implemented to the highest security standards, thus maintaining and enhancing customer trust.
• He will participate in security audits, risk analysis, vulnerability testing and security reviews on all MainOne IPNGN infrastructures.
• Identify security issues and risks, and develop mitigation plans
• Ensure the overall security posture of the network
• Secure network by enforcing policies; defining and monitoring access
• Interpret Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and apply them to appropriate network devices
• Develop and interpret security policies and procedures
• Mentor junior members of the IP and security team
• Participate in security compliance efforts (e.g., PCIDSS and ISO27001)
• Develop and deliver training materials and perform general security awareness and specific security technology training
• Evaluate and recommend new and emerging security products and technologies
• Participate in tier 2 and tier 3 security operations support
• Participate in incident handling

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3 – 4 years of experience in infrastructure or application-level vulnerability testing and auditing
• At least 3 years of system, network and/or application security experience
• 3 – 4 years of experience working with: Cisco Routers & Switches, operating systems, (e.g. Windows and/or Linux), Network Administration, and TCP/IP
• At least 2 years of experience working with: Systems security, Network security, Firewalls, IDS / IPS, vulnerability assessments, incident response.
• Consistent implementation of security solutions at different levels
• Knowledge of network routing and security protocols and implementations: TCP/IP, SSL, IPSEC VPN, SSL VPN, and VLANs
• Analyze events and logs using security event management tools
• Strong experience and detailed technical knowledge in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security
• Knowledge of network and web related protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP,
• HTTPS, routing protocols)
• Strong understanding of a process driven environment
• CCNA, CCSP or Security+ certification or equivalent
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Strong customer service experience and orientation required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demands of the Job
• Availability to work extra hours in times of emergency and specialized project deliveries.
• Understand and manage the pressure of a 24×7 customer support environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve systems problems and issues

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.