Network Security Specialist needs to react fast to network anomalies and be able to troubleshoot and resolve issues across different technologies (firewalls, proxy servers, IPS/IDS devices, network connectivity etc.). The role requires good knowledge and experience with different platforms (both hardware and software) and protocols, as well as the ability to troubleshoot communication in all layers of the OSI model. Network Security Specialist is not only obligated, to adapt customer requirements to the networking environment but also proactively address trouble spots, recommend configuration and design changes. Sometimes, this will require traveling to Customer premises located around the world and collaborate with teams across boundaries (good communication skills are valued).
- managing network and security infrastructure
- troubleshooting and fault analysis
- network diagnostics
- providing technical expertise to internal / external parties and customers
- designing infrastructure solutions
- implementing network changes (depending on skills - from minor to major projects)
- cooperating across teams and countries on projects
- keeping the Infrastructure secure and up-to-date
- monitoring services
- Knowledge and experience with network security solutions, including:
- Firewalls, VPN Gateways (in-depth experience with one or more from fallowing vendors: Cisco, Juniper, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Fortigate)
- Proxy Servers (Squid, Blue Coat/Symantec)
- IDS/IPS devices (Trend Micro)
- Very good understanding of TCP/IP protocol stack operations
- Overall knowledge of networking operations in switching and routing
- Overall knowledge and experience with LAN/WAN and Data Center networking
- Ability to troubleshoot network connectivity issues
Related professional certifications are a big plus:
- Cisco Security (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE)
- Juniper Security (JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE)
- Palo Alto (PCNSE)
- Checkpoint (CCSA, CCSE)
- All other networking and technical certifications are also welcomed and highly valued
- Internal and external trainings and certifications
- Upskilling programs, wide possibilities of skills’ development
- Multisport card
- Private medical package (Medicover) and insurance package
- Cinema, ski and mountain trips for IBMers
- Holiday camps for children
- Discounts for IBMers (for wide range of services/products)
- Social Fund benefits