Network Security Engineer (CCNP) at Terawork

Terawork is the leading online talent marketplace in Africa that helps businesses thrive by connecting them with professional talent without geographical barriers. We have a pool of professionals with varying levels of expertise across tech, digital, business and lifestyle services.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client to fill the position below:

Job Title: Network Security Engineer (CCNP)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Network Security Engineer is expected to oversee and maintain all aspects of Network hardware. This includes maintaining network security patches, configuration, and security programs and systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor Network security status, monitor Application and Response System (CSMARS) and other security monitoring tools
• Manage remote connections (VPN management)
• Monitor and enforce compliance with network security policies bank wide
• Carry out all suggested response actions to threats upon detection of a security breach or network attack
• Ensure proper functioning of all Security Devices (Checkpoints, ASA, PIX Firewall, IPS, Routers)
• Review logs of Security devices (Checkpoints, IPS, ACS,ASA,PIX Firewall)
• Coordinate the regular changing network devices passwords
• Carry out network security audit, periodic vulnerability assessment and network penetration
• Testing (ethical hacking) using tools such as Qualys guard and NMAP
• Generate and send Network Security Reports (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Research and suggest improvement initiatives with regards to Network Security
• Lockdown of all network devices and new equipment rsquo;s before deployment
• Configuration of Network Security features for new branches equipment (IPSec site-site VPN, Identity Based Network Service (IBNS), Port Security, SNMP V3 etc.)
• Remote Access Security configuration for new users/groups with access levels/permissions
• Security impact assessment for every new network activity and mitigation strategy implementation
• Monitor and ensure the security of Wireless Network
• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Lead, Networks amp; Communications Management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related courses from a renowned tertiary institution
• Must be CCNP Certified (Security).
• 3 - 5 years experience as Network Security Engineer.

Application Closing Date
20th September, 2022.