IT Security & Operations Lead

The Security & Operations Lead role is responsible for managing and monitoring all installed systems and infrastructure in the sites. These will include: installing upgrades, troubleshooting and installation of hardware, servers, cabling, components and accessories in compliance to the organization’s standards; installing, configuring, testing and maintaining operating systems, application software and system management tools to proactively ensure the highest level of systems and infrastructure availability and connectivity; creating, planning and implementing detailed deployment designs as well as maintaining technical implementation documentation on existing services and systems

QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, computer software/computer systems engineering, computer systems and networks, electrical/electronic engineering, mathematics, network security management; Masters or postgraduate degree is a plusHands-on experience with Palo Alto products such as Next-Generation firewalls, Cortex XDR and PrismaHands-on experience in malware detection, analysis and removalExperience with Information security risk assessments, threat modeling, application security, and information systems auditExposure to network security and architecture, virtualization platform(s), SEIM solutions, such as Splunk or QRadar, Cisco ISE and Cisco Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch)Experience with vulnerability management and VM tools such as Qualys VMDRAny relevant Network Engineer certifications such as:CompTIA A+ CertificationCompTIA Network+ CertificationMicrosoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Core InfrastructureVMware Certified Professional – Network VirtualizationCisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – Routing and SwitchingCisco Certified Network Professional Level (CCNP) – Routing and SwitchingPreferred Certifications: Palo Alto, SANS GIAC, OSCP, CISSPAdditional InformationMinimum 5 years experience as a Network Engineer or related role, and 2 years supervising junior level engineersDemonstrated knowledge of network topologies and implementations (e.g. VPN, LAN, WAN, Wireless)Responsible for overseeing information security, cybersecurity and IT risk management programs based on industry-accepted information security and risk management frameworksExperience as technical lead for a major technology implementationExcellent analytical and communication skillsDemonstrated knowledge of IT network design and governance