The specialist will design, implement, and enhance the organization's network security architecture while conducting security assessments and optimizing configurations.
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About this opportunity:
The Network Security Planning and Optimization Specialist will be a key contributor to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our organization's network security architecture. This role focuses on strategic planning and optimizing security controls to protect our digital assets and ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in network security principles, technologies, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating emerging threats.
What you will do:
Develop and implement security automation scripts and tools to streamline processes and improve incident response capabilities.
The skills you bring:
Expertise in Network Security Architecture & Delivery with over a six of experience in the telecommunications industry, including more than 5 years in pivotal customer-facing roles, I am a seasoned professional in designing and delivering robust security solutions. My background includes:
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Egypt (EG) || Cairo
Req ID: 783543
About this opportunity:
The Network Security Planning and Optimization Specialist will be a key contributor to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our organization's network security architecture. This role focuses on strategic planning and optimizing security controls to protect our digital assets and ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in network security principles, technologies, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating emerging threats.
What you will do:
- Develop, implement, and maintain the network security architecture roadmap aligned with business objectives and risk appetite.
- Design and propose secure network solutions, including segmentation, access controls, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), VPNs, and other security technologies.
- Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of existing network security controls.
- Perform regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scans to identify weaknesses and propose remediation strategies.
- Optimize security device configurations for performance, scalability, and security posture.
Develop and implement security automation scripts and tools to streamline processes and improve incident response capabilities.
The skills you bring:
Expertise in Network Security Architecture & Delivery with over a six of experience in the telecommunications industry, including more than 5 years in pivotal customer-facing roles, I am a seasoned professional in designing and delivering robust security solutions. My background includes:
- Over 2 years as a dedicated Solution Architect specializing in network security, overseeing the successful delivery of complex projects.
- Extensive hands-on experience with a wide array of security technologies and vendors, including but not limited to F5, Palo Alto, Juniper, Fortinet, Cisco ISE, PKI, and DDOS mitigation.
- A strong track record in solution delivery and project implementation, from initial design to final deployment. This encompasses deep understanding of hardware, architecture, virtual environments, technologies, protocols, and interfaces.
- A degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience, providing a strong technical bedrock for advanced security challenges.
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Egypt (EG) || Cairo
Req ID: 783543
Top Skills
Cisco Ise
Ddos Mitigation
F5
Firewalls
Fortinet
Ips
Juniper
Network Security
Palo Alto
Pki
Vpns
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