Overview
This role involves the enterprise-wide implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of Next-Generation Firewalls and other network security devices, including Cross Domain Security systems. The primary purpose is to support NATO's Digital Endeavour through specialist cyber security services.
Key Responsibilities
- Enterprise-wide implementation, maintenance and monitoring of Next-Generation Firewalls (using all advanced security features)
- Firewall policy and rule management
- Develop and implement automation procedures to streamline firewall management
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot existing and newly implemented network security devices
- Management, maintenance and configuration of Cross Domain Security systems such as Data-Diodes and Mailguards
- Collaborate with other Infrastructure Management and Cyber Security teams
- Participate in security incident triage activities, such as investigation, identification and remediation
Required Experience
- At least 2 years practical experience of designing, implementing, and maintaining security infrastructure
- Experience of cyber security activities and support in large, complex enterprise environments
- Strong knowledge and experience of Boundaries Protection Devices including firewall installation and management
- Extensive expertise in network security, intrusion detection and prevention systems
- Strong network knowledge and ability to create documentation including diagrams and processes
- Good knowledge in the administration and concepts of full packet capture, mail and web guards, data diodes, proxies or other network security devices
- Experience and sound knowledge of Computer and Networks Security principles and procedures
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of computer and communication security, LAN/WAN networking including protocol network architecture, and the vulnerabilities of modern operating systems and applications
- Practical experience identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities
Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 2 years post-related experience; Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency, that is, at least 6 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post
