Chief Network Security Specialist

Seeking an accomplished Security Network Engineer with a strong engineering background in network security, cloud-based security solutions, and Zero Trust architectures. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with well-known products in the field of VPN, Firewalls, Switches, Routers, Wireless Controllers, and Access Points.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and manage scalable, reliable, and secure network architectures such as SASE, ZTNA, DLP, CASB, SWG, and SD-WAN.
Assess, design, and enforce security protocols to protect the network from potential threats and meet compliance requirements (SOC2 and ISO27001).
Automate security configurations and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to reduce operational overhead and improve reliability.
Perform routine assessments and optimize network devices (firewall, switches, access points) to enhance performance and reliability.
Perform capacity planning and implement upgrades to accommodate future network growth.
Drive troubleshooting efforts and manage incident response to minimize downtime and disruptions to operations.
Ensure network documentation is up-to-date along with periodic reviewing of network configuration and analyzing performance reports.
Engage in stakeholder and relationship management, working closely with security, IT, work experience teams, and associated vendors.
Apply a strong background in supporting high-availability network security for business-as-usual (BAU) operations and delivering solutions in project-driven environments.
Lead incident response efforts related to network security breaches, misconfigurations, and policy violations, ensuring minimal downtime and risk exposure.
Provide coaching and mentorship, helping teach small groups of engineers and contributing to the shared knowledge base.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of network security compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks). They should also have excellent grasp of modern software delivery practices and life cycles.
Requirements:
Strong engineering experience in network security, cloud-based security solutions, and Zero Trust architectures.
Experience with well-known products in the field of VPN, Firewalls, Switches, Routers, and Wireless Controllers and Access Points.
Deep understanding of network security compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks).
Excellent grasp of modern software delivery practices and life cycle.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without authority and align security priorities with business needs.
Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Terraform, or other infrastructure-as-code tools).
Ability to design secure, scalable, and resilient network architectures in a fast-paced environment.
Strong incident response and troubleshooting skills, ensuring rapid recovery and remediation of network security threats.
A growth mindset, continuously learning and adapting to emerging network security threats and technologies.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous paid leave, health insurance, and career development opportunities. If you are passionate about network security and want to work in a dynamic environment, please submit your application.