IT Security Expert with ref. 0000002

Location	Baghdad	Job Type	Permanent
Salary		Sector	IT, Security

Role and Responsibilities

Responsible for designing, implementing and supporting network security solutions for the organization. Ability to fulfil service requests that is assigned to him/her.
Handle the network and security systems of the company’s internal and third party projects.
Installation, configuration, maintenance and support of Cisco ASA ,FTD ,Stormshield .Palo Alto Firewalls, Website Filtering devices, Remote Access and Intrusion Detection/Prevention systems.
Network Traffic monitoring; early detection and fast reaction to unexpected “suspicious" Situations (i.e. unusual traffic volume, port attacks, rogue devices in the network, etc.).
Network design and security
Web and network security exploit identification
Intrusion detection/prevention and network traffic analysis
Security event analysis and monitoring.
Monitor compliance with information security procedures and policies
Regular penetration testing, reporting and issue resolution
Communicating with global colleagues on the development of new designs and standards
Work with project teams to design and implement secure network connectivity solutions
Provide an escalation path for operations and deployment staff to resolve problems
Evaluate and certify new technologies or new versions of existing products
Integrate new products into the infrastructure
Installing and configuring network systems (Router, Switches...etc.)
Act as escalation point to vendor to resolve problems
Write and maintain technical documentation including design docs, test plans, project plans, procedures, incident reports and troubleshooting guides

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Computer Science or Computer Software Engineering degree or equivalent technical training.
Training and certification on network equipment and protocols – Cisco Palo Alto, Stormshield
CCNP Security, CISSP, CEH or other general security related certification a plus
At least 7 years of experience in computing or related area with a focus on network security.
Ability to translate security policies and procedures into technical architectures and/or configuration settings
Strong organizational, problem-solving, written and communication skills
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and concepts and apply that knowledge effectively
Ability to work both independently and with a team to accomplish multiple tasks and projects
Ability to create technical documentation and network diagrams as deliverables to customers in a timely manner
Work with little supervision and is self-motivated
Ability to multitask
Experience with production troubleshooting
Experience with integration of vendor products into a complex corporate IT environment
Vendor Management experience
Project management skills
Strong understanding of WINDOWS and LINUX environments

Preferred Skills

Complete and in-depth knowledge of network management & security technologies and approaches. (DMZ design, IPsec, proxies, RADIUS, Network intrusion detection sensors)
Thorough understanding and knowledge of network operating systems, network equipment and networking protocols
Network attack and penetration methods and defenses
Web Proxy security
Web application Firewall
Sound knowledge of security techniques, latest protocols and defenses against new viruses and other attacks
Basic ability to program scripts and batch files
Working knowledge of MS Office, MS Visio and MS Project

Role and Responsibilities

Responsible for designing, implementing and supporting network security solutions for the organization. Ability to fulfil service requests that is assigned to him/her.

Handle the network and security systems of the company’s internal and third party projects.

Installation, configuration, maintenance and support of Cisco ASA ,FTD ,Stormshield .Palo Alto Firewalls, Website Filtering devices, Remote Access and Intrusion Detection/Prevention systems.

Network Traffic monitoring; early detection and fast reaction to unexpected “suspicious" Situations (i.e. unusual traffic volume, port attacks, rogue devices in the network, etc.).

Network design and security

Web and network security exploit identification

Intrusion detection/prevention and network traffic analysis

Security event analysis and monitoring.

Monitor compliance with information security procedures and policies

Regular penetration testing, reporting and issue resolution

Communicating with global colleagues on the development of new designs and standards

Work with project teams to design and implement secure network connectivity solutions

Provide an escalation path for operations and deployment staff to resolve problems

Evaluate and certify new technologies or new versions of existing products

Integrate new products into the infrastructure

Installing and configuring network systems (Router, Switches...etc.)

Act as escalation point to vendor to resolve problems

Write and maintain technical documentation including design docs, test plans, project plans, procedures, incident reports and troubleshooting guides

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Computer Science or Computer Software Engineering degree or equivalent technical training.

Training and certification on network equipment and protocols – Cisco Palo Alto, Stormshield

CCNP Security, CISSP, CEH or other general security related certification a plus

At least 7 years of experience in computing or related area with a focus on network security.

Ability to translate security policies and procedures into technical architectures and/or configuration settings

Strong organizational, problem-solving, written and communication skills

Ability to quickly learn new technologies and concepts and apply that knowledge effectively

Ability to work both independently and with a team to accomplish multiple tasks and projects

Ability to create technical documentation and network diagrams as deliverables to customers in a timely manner

Work with little supervision and is self-motivated

Ability to multitask

Experience with production troubleshooting

Experience with integration of vendor products into a complex corporate IT environment

Vendor Management experience

Project management skills

Strong understanding of WINDOWS and LINUX environments

Preferred Skills

Complete and in-depth knowledge of network management & security technologies and approaches. (DMZ design, IPsec, proxies, RADIUS, Network intrusion detection sensors)

Thorough understanding and knowledge of network operating systems, network equipment and networking protocols

Network attack and penetration methods and defenses

Web Proxy security

Web application Firewall

Sound knowledge of security techniques, latest protocols and defenses against new viruses and other attacks

Basic ability to program scripts and batch files

Working knowledge of MS Office, MS Visio and MS Project

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March Holding