Network Data & Security Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Key Responsibilities:

Network Security Operations:

• Develop and implement secure network architectures (Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
• Ensure compliance with security standards (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS).

Threat Management:

• Detect, analyze, and mitigate network vulnerabilities.
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and resolution.

Policy and Compliance:

• Establish and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Conduct security audits and assessments.

Technical Expertise:

• Manage security tools (Firewalls, SIEM, DLP, endpoint protection).
• Optimize network security with minimal disruption.

Collaboration & Training:

• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate security into operations.
• Provide technical training and mentorship.

Documentation:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for network security configurations.

Experience:

• 8+ years in network security, with at least 3 years as an SME.

Certifications (Preferred):

• CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCNP Security, or equivalent.
• Mandatory: CCNP Certification.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, cloud security (Azure).
• Proficiency in security tools (Wireshark, Metasploit, Kali Linux).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Design & Deployment:

• Configure and deploy LAN/WAN, wireless, and SD-WAN solutions.
• Implement advanced routing & switching (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs).

Performance Optimization:

• Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot network performance.
• Optimize configurations for scalability, reliability, and security.

Technical Leadership:

• Serve as SME for network data-related issues.
• Align network solutions with business requirements.

Security & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with security standards and manage Firewalls, VPNs.

Documentation & Training:

• Maintain network documentation and mentor junior engineers.

Vendor Management:

• Collaborate with vendors for procurement, support, and troubleshooting.

• 5+ years in enterprise network design & management.
• Hands-on expertise with Cisco Routers, Switches, wireless solutions.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols, network monitoring tools, SD-WAN, MPLS, QoS.
• Understanding of network security (ACLs, VPNs, Firewalls).