Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

The Network Security Analyst is responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of an organization’s computer network and data.  This position will play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information and preventing unauthorized access to the network.  The primary focus of the role is to monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents and potentials threats to the network infrastructure.

What you will do

Network Forensics: Perform forensic analysis of security incidents and breaches to understand the scope of the attack, identify the responsible parties, and prevent future occurrences.Network Monitoring: Continuously monitor the organization’s network infrastructure for signs of suspicious activity, intrusions, or security breaches.  This involves using various tools and technologies to analyze network traffic and identify potential security incidents.Incident Detection and Response: Actively respond to security incidents, cyber-attacks, and data breaches in a timely and efficient manner.  This may involve investigating the root cause of the incident, containing the threat, and implementing measures to prevent similar incident in the future.Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct regular assessments of the network to identify vulnerabilities and potential weaknesses.  Collaborate with other teams to address and remediate the vulnerabilities promptly.Security Policies and Procedures: Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of network security policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.Security Audits and Compliance: Participate in internal and external security audits to assess the organization’s adherence to security standards and regulatory requirements. Address any findings and work towards achieving compliance.Threat Intelligence: Stay updated with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques. Utilize threat intelligence to proactively defend against emerging threats.Security Incident Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of security incidents, investigations, and remediation efforts. Prepare reports for management and stakeholders as required.Work closely with the Network Engineering Team to identify opportunities enhance network designs/standards and ensure current standards are followedWork with the Security Operations team (SOC) to help resolve high impact network issues in a timely manner.

What you need

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of technology or equivalent work experience.Solid understanding of networking protocols, TCP/IP, routing and switchingFamiliarity with firewall management, IDS/IPS, and other security technologiesExperience with security information and event management (SIEM) tools.

Preferred:

Current Cisco CCNA, PCNSE or other Cyber Se3curity certifications preferred.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate and respond to security incidents effectively.Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, handling multiple priorities simultaneously.Experience of delivering network infrastructure in a regulated manufacturing environment and manufacturing systems desirable

Travel Percentage: 10%