Overview
In the role of network security specialist, ensure network security Infrastructure is effectively implemented and managed.
Core42 is the UAE’s national-scale enabler for cloud and generative AI, combining G42 Group’s expertise across multiple technology disciplines into a single platform for public sector and large enterprise transformations. Building on our capabilities as sovereign cloud and HPC specialist, we bring generative AI, cybersecurity, professional and managed services expertise to enable national-scale program deployments across industries.
Responsibilities
The Network Security Specialist role requires the ability to perform the below activities:
- Collaborating with the Security Operations Centre, Information Security governance team, IT governance team and business unit stakeholders on the design, deployment and management of core security infrastructure.
- Develop and execute delivery plans in collaboration with wider Cyber Security and Enterprise Architecture teams to implement security tools and capabilities.
- Collaborate with Information security teams to understand and mitigate the security and availability risk.
- Ensure the deployment of security tools is achieved with the minimum of impact to business.
- Review the Changes on IT infrastructure and ensuring all changes are performed as per the security policies.
- Work with the Technology development and network teams to implement appropriate security solutions and tools based on the level of risk identified.
- Establish clear understanding and documentation of processes related to network security infrastructure.
- Managing and addressing escalations related to network security operations deliverables
- Reviewing HLD, LLD, run books, SOP & Handover Check lists related to Network and Security deployments.
- Experience in managing Security Devices and Technologies such as Firewalls, WAF, IPS/IDS, Authentication Services, VPN, MPLS, LTM, Packet Broker, Proxy.
- Review the Security Architecture and IT Disaster Recovery Setup.
- Support in implementation of PKI Infrastructure.
- Post Implementation Review of changes on Security Devices.
- Support the technology integration and implementation of security controls, hardening of IT and Security Devices.
- Assist in IT and Security Incidence resolution and CSIRT table tops exercise.
- Review Periodic Health Checks on Security Tools.
- Leverage security automation tooling and develop playbooks and workflows based on operational use cases
- Maintain detailed knowledge of emerging threats, risks, technical innovations and security capabilities.
- Experience working in a Security Engineering or Security Operations capacity within an enterprise organization
- Detailed understanding of vulnerability management within IT hardware and software operating system layers to include hardening, patching, anti-virus, APT, DDOS
- Knowledge of NIST and/or ISO 27001 security frameworks.
- Knowledge of Cloud Security technologies
- Ability to generate high quality accessible solution documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelors or master’s degree in technology or related field.
- Security specialist certifications such as CISCO SCOR, Azure/AWS security specialist
- 10+ years of Security Architecture, Security Operations, Security solutions implementation experience.
- Working for a Security Operations in large Enterprise is an added plus.
- Proven ability to manage Security Operations in collaboration with various internal teams and external entities such as system integration vendors and enterprise security specialist.
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree and a strong interest in IT applications and operations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Must be a critical thinker, with strong problem-solving skills.
- Must possess Excellent Reporting Skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams to achieve tactical and strategic goals.
- Solid knowledge of Security Architecture, High Availability concepts, and Network Architecture Concepts.
- A practical and proactive problem-solver who possesses strong business acumen and is confident, mature, and calm.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction self-starter/self-motivated
- Willingness and aptitude to learn new programming languages and new development tooling.
- Create detailed report of findings and recommendations after testing is complete and present to stakeholders
- Stay up-to-date in current tools, techniques, and vulnerabilities to incorporate into testing practices.
- Good understanding of PCI DSS, NESA, SOC and GDPR security guidelines.
- Good hands-on experience in ITSM tools such as Service Now
What We Look For
If you are a performance-driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in. You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer-centric solutions. Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the Core42 community.
What Working At Core42 Offers
Culture: An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground-breaking, industry-first innovations.
Career: Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high-tech projects.
Work-Life: A hybrid work policy to strike the perfect balance between office and home.
Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible
