Network Security Analyst

Job purpose

ü Manage firewall rules reports from Algosec platform

ü Categorize and prioritize rules remediation

ü Redefine firewall rules in order to minimize risks

ü Dispatch firewall report to relevant stakeholders

ü Drive the firewall rules remediation

ü Raise change request for Group Operations perimeter

ü Support Operations Security team for the rules review and remediation

ü Document all remediation performed in order to be auditable

ü Professional communications and reporting to relevant stakeholders and customers

Key responsibilities – accountabilities

Network Security

Change management

Communication to stakeholders

Security Incident Response documentation

Collect and document data from a variety of sources to assist firewall rules remediation

Coordination with other teams for effective implement firewall changes

Autonomy Important

Required soft skills & behavioral competencies

Leadership

Creates an environment for developing and fostering leadership excellence

Effectively communicates the group vision and goals and the benefits in achieving the strategy

Recognizes potential leaders and provides them with challenging assignments/stretch goals

Takes calculated risks in decision-making and seeks inputs from the team / stakeholders for the same.

Creates mechanisms to recognize individual/group contribution & achievements

Can effectively mentor others to acquire this competency

Strategic Thinking

Articulates a vision, develops organizational goals and strategies

Maintains a wider perspective, aligns actions and contributes to the enhancement overall organizational strategy including outputs from benchmarking activities and reviews

Understands and articulates the projected direction of the organization and how changes to it might impact the group

Is aware of the trends in the external environment and key differentiators vis-a-vis competition and uses this information to anticipate how these changes would impact the organization

Problem solving

Recommends solutions relevant to the complexity, scope, risk and magnitude of problem

Planning

Plans up to 2-5 years ahead (particularly when preparing budgets and resource requirements), in accordance with the project/program portfolio to ensure its successful delivery Provides input into planning and prioritization of project activities

Required to analyze and critically evaluate information as well as formulate plans based on multiple sources of information

Forward planning required e.g. target setting and forecasting trends

Ability to manage action plans, review progress and make adjustments where required

Decision making

Advises on decisions regarding strategy, policy, and structures

Quick to assimilate and integrate new information for informed decision making

Monitor changes in the operating environment, quick to act upon potential opportunities.

Able to quickly evaluate a situation or issue and take the initiative within limits of authority.

Coaching and Mentoring

Coaching: The process of assisting individuals to set goals then supports the execution of the goals through establishing strategy and providing feedback, insight and guidance to enable the individual to reach their fullest potential.

Mentoring: The process in which an experienced colleague is assigned to an inexperienced individual and assists in a training and development or general support role

Interpersonal skills

Assertiveness, empathy, active listening

Oral communication, persuasive skills

Your Profile

Qualifications

Education

ü Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Information Security would be desirable but is not essential

Certification

ü Preferred: Security infrastructure certifications

ü Preferred: ITIL foundation

ü Preferred: Network Security certifications

Overall work experience in the field

ü Demonstrated experience in network / security infrastructure administration > 5 years

ü Demonstrated experience in large and complex organisation(s) > 3 years

ü Demonstrated experience in usage of ticketing tools

Technical Skills / abilities

ü Ability to identify risks, threats, vulnerabilities and associated attacks that might involve: malicious code, protocol/design/configuration flaws…

ü Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

ü Understanding the Internet and detailed knowledge of network protocols (Ethernet, 802.11.X, IP, ICMP, TCP, UDP…)

ü Knowledge of application/services related protocols (DNS, SMTP, HTTP, FTP…)

ü Knowledge of network infrastructure elements and architecture (Firewall, Proxy, IPS, WAF…)

ü Knowledge of current security vulnerabilities and related attack methodologies

ü Detailed knowledge of packet capture analysis and usage of associated tools

ü Detailed knowledge of firewall management

Personal Skills / abilities

ü Organized with a proven ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and utilize time effectively

ü Good interpersonal and communication skills, works effectively as a team player

ü Common sense to make efficient and acceptable decisions

ü Willingness to continue education and to stay up to date, passionate about IT and information security

ü Ability to work under pressure

ü Ability to lookup for information and to solve unknown problems

ü Diplomacy when dealing with other parties

ü Ability to function effectively in a matrix structure

ü Cross cultural sensitivity, flexibility

ü Fluent in EnglishAbout AXA

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