Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor Network Security status using Cisco SecurityMonitoring Application and Response System (CSMARS) and other security monitoring tools.
- 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)
- Manage Remote connections (VPN management)
- Monitor and enforce compliance with network Security policies bank wide.
- Research and suggest improvement initiatives with regards to Network Security.
- Lockdown of all network devices and new equipment’ before deployment.
- Configuration of Network Security features for new branches equipment (IP Sec 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 security of Wireless Network.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Team Lead, Networks & Communications Management.
Qualifications & Experience
- MBA / MSc.
- First Degree in Computing Science, Engineering, Operational sciences or (any other discipline with strong Information Systems component and/or relevant IT Service Management certification)
- CCIE certification
- Minimum of 6 years’ IT Operations experience in a technology environment.
- CCNA Security, CISSP, ITIL and other professional qualification will be an added advantage.