Network Security Engineer - IPS Specialist
Network Security Engineer - IPS Specialist
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Job Description
Key responsibilities
- Manage and configure TrendMicro Tipping Point Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and Security Management System (SMS).
- Install configure and finetune IPS devices to ensure maximum performance availability and security of the network architecture.
- Troubleshoot maintain and optimize firewalls security devices routers and switches to ensure a strong security posture.
- Analyze network and security alarms identify risks and provide mitigation plans to resolve security issues.
- Identify and document network security errors vulnerabilities and corresponding solutions.
- Expertise in intrusion detection methodologies and best practices.
- Perform packet captures from IPS nodes generate TSR and analyze logs for TCP/IP network traffic and event analysis.
- Upgrade IPS nodes and SMS clients to maintain system integrity.
- Configure Inspection Bypass rules manage IPS node fallback scenarios and revert them to normal mode as needed.
- Detect and analyze attack signatures and logs and provide detailed remediation plans to protect the environment.
- Participating in incident response and forensic analysis related to network security incidents.
Required qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP CCNP Security or equivalent are highly preferred.
- Proven experience working as a Network & Security Engineer with a focus on IPS technologies.
- 8 years of experience in network security with a strong focus on IPS and firewall management.
- Extensive experience with TrendMicro Tipping Point IPS and SMS client management.
- Expertise in network traffic analysis event log analysis and intrusion detection methodologies.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP protocols and handson experience with network devices (firewalls routers switches).
- Proven ability to identify network security risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to make security recommendations based on realtime data.
- Ability to perform security assessments penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
- Experience in firewall management network segmentation and access control lists (ACLs).
- Proficiency in network monitoring and analysis tools such as Wireshark Snort or Suricata.
- Experience with cloud security and virtualized environments is a plus.
- Strong documentation and reporting capabilities for security incidents and IPS activities.
- Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security is an advantage.
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Employment Type
Full Time
