Network Security Cnsultant

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

15 years or more experience providing IT services to medium to large enterprise organizations. Three years or more experience in a Security Architect role focusing on delivering security solutions. Utility industry experience is preferred. Play an active role in developing security technical architecture and design that supports a robust technology solution, considering the client’s business priorities. Review and onboard new technologies, ideas, and processes and prepare the security service roadmap.

Participate in designated projects and business initiatives as the security subject matter expert. Good experience in project management, change management processes, and preparing documents required during multiple project stages, e.g., HLD, LLD, Test Cases, Run Books, Job AIDs, etc.

Fluent in various Security technologies:

• Next-Generation Firewalls/VPN (e.g., Cisco ASA/FTD, Checkpoint, Palo Alto)
• Various IPS/IDS
• Email and Web Security (Ironport, Menlo Security, Z Scaler)
• Multifactor Solutions (RSA, Client etc.)
• NAC Solutions (Cisco Client, Fore Scout)
• SIEM/Logging Solutions (Qradar, Splunk)
• Patching & Vulnerability Management
• Various End Point Security (AV, Encryption, Application Control)
• Data Loss Prevention Technologies
• Forensic log analysis, Encryption, etc.
• Identity and Access Management

Good understanding of various networking technologies and protocols. Good technical knowledge and can prepare/implement all required technical changes. Broad experience across several technology domains (virtualization, software‑defined networks, computing, storage, network, database, data center, cloud, desktop, mobile devices, SCADA systems, identity & access management, etc.). Root‑Cause‑Analysis on complex security incidents, reviewing infrastructure changes for business impact and possible gaps. Familiarity with cloud security capabilities with AWS/Azure.

Work on the SOP/Runbooks and other project documentation. Participate and provide valuable input with tools/techniques used by external and internal threats and ways to detect, alert, and mitigate risks and incidents.

Provides technical oversight over solutions, policies, and procedures to meet security and compliance requirements, including those aligned to NIST and NERC CIP. Provides direction to the Security Operations teams for best practices in the operations and management of security toolsets. Collects and compiles historical data on various security metrics; prepares reports and presentations for management, including security findings, recommendations, penetration, and vulnerability analysis of different security technologies.

• Bachelor/Master degree
• CISSP
• CCNA Security/CCNP Security PCNSE ITIL, Safe Agile (1.)

Depending on the work environment, the subject matter expert may lead or be an active participant of a work‑group with the need for specialized knowledge. (2.) Meet all agreed‑upon turnaround times for deliverables, deliverable reviews, or deliverable sign‑off (3.) Understands, articulates and implements best practices related to his area of expertise. (4.) Provides guidance on how his area of capability can resolve an organizational need and actively participates in all phases of the solution life cycle.

Design Solutions and best practices to meet clients' objectives. (5.) Work with clients to identify business challenges and contribute to client deliverables by refining, analyzing, and structuring relevant data.