Lead presales activities, including customer requirement analysis, solution design, technical presentations, and proposal development for security solutions (NGFWs, VPNs, NAC, SASE, Cloud Security, EDR, XDR etc).
Design and architect secure infrastructures, ensuring segmentation, least privilege access, zero trust and defense-in-depth principles.
Implement and configure network security technologies such as: Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) Secure VPNs (IPSec/SSL) Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) Network Access Control (NAC) etc.
Deployment and Integration of security solutions with SIEM, SOAR, and monitoring tools for centralized visibility and response.
Conduct network security assessments and gap analysis.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for security incidents related to network infrastructure.
Ensure continuous monitoring and optimization of network security controls.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and SOPs.
Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure successful deployment and lifecycle management of solutions.
Knowledge and Attributes
Displays a strong learning orientation.
Good verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate a client service orientation.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs).
Deep knowledge of network security principles (segmentation, zero trust, secure access).
Hands-on expertise in firewall policy management, VPN configuration, and threat prevention.
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS benchmarks).
Ability to analyze network traffic and identify anomalies or threats.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills in complex network environments.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and in teams under high-pressure environments.
Continuous learning mindset to keep up with evolving cyber threats and technologies.
Strong customer-centric approach and attention to detail.
Academic Qualifications and Certifications
Bachelor's degree in: Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or related field)
Preferred Professional Certifications (Network Security focused) across different vendors including Cisco, Check Point, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, F5, Infoblox
Required Experience
3+ years of hands-on experience in network security engineering or cybersecurity roles.
Proven experience deploying and managing: Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS systems Secure network architectures (on-prem and hybrid/cloud)
Experience in presales or customer-facing technical roles is highly desirable.
Familiarity with multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Check Point, F5 etc.).
Experience integrating security solutions into enterprise networks and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS etc is a plus).
Exposure to security monitoring tools and SIEM platforms (e.g. Splunk, FortiSIEM, Palo Alto Networks XSIAM).
Experience working with service level agreements (SLAs) and delivering support in production environments.
Workplace type :
Hybrid Working
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