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IBM Security Specialist-Network Security L3 in Pune, India
Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.
Your Role and Responsibilities
Who you are: As a Network engineer, you are expected to work on Networking products or solutions based on any vendor hardware /vendor operating system software (i.e. Vendor agnostic) with little or minimum support from superiors. E.g. include: Skills on Firewalls like Checkpoint, PaloAlto, FortiGate. Routers/Switches/ Load balancer. Typical examples of the other deliverables would be of deploying, managing and implementing networking solutions to address client business requirements. You will need to visit the domestic client's offices / data centres on a daily basis or on an as-needed basis as part of this role.
What you'll do: Provide technical inputs for monthly customer service review reports and creation of Service Improvement Plans
Working on the assigned tickets within the agreed Timeline/SLA as per the Ticket Priority/Severity and Adhere to the ITIL process with zero noncompliance.
Monitor the queue and maintain regular updates on the Tickets as per agreed timeline, providing the detailed closure summary on the tickets along with L2
Adherence and compliance to the defined processes and tasks assigned
Training and Mentoring Level 2 network engineers and other staff as necessary
Troubleshoot highly complex customer network Security issues and provide corrective actions to restore the customer services
Troubleshoot and resolve highly complex network Security issues in coordination with OEM & suppliers
Ready to work on 24/7 shifts to support client requirement.
How we'll help you grow:
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You'll have access to all the technical, management and leadership training courses you need to become the expert you want to be
You'll learn directly from sales leaders and senior leadership team
You have the opportunity to work in many different areas to figure out what really excites you
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Min 8-10 years of experience Network Security engineering on Design, Implementation and troubleshooting Firewall, load balancers, WAF
Good understanding on Firewall: Checkpoint, Palo Alto, FortiGate, Juniper and IPS
Implementation and troubleshooting Site to Site VPN (IPSEC VPN)
F5 Load Balancers Citrix NetScaler and WAF Imperva knowledge for Deployment and troubleshooting
Troubleshoot and resolve highly complex WAN issues in coordination with carriers & suppliers
Assist is creation of Root Cause analysis (RCA)
Performance tuning of Network devices
Network Security (multi-vendor) experience - Cloud security (Native security controls in AWS / Azure / GCP) & security tool implementation in cloud platform.
Knowledge and experience in Incident, Change, Problem, Service request and Configuration Management Processes
Provide tier-3 (expert level) operational support for Firewalls to resolve critical business issues that require deep network troubleshooting techniques and performance analysis.
Independently own the Security Infrastructure support solving complex issues and suggest design modifications based on business needs.
Participate in troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis.
Assist Client security team during audit.
Responsible for smooth and efficient SOC operation
Periodic review with customer
Periodic review and advise on improvements.
Provide an effective network Security capacity plan.
Maintains policy and procedures manual, conducts monthly service review meetings with key stakeholders.
Provides leadership, management, direction, and technical oversight for the network Security operations department.
Planning activities, communicating status, and preparing reports.
Manage and govern relationships with technology vendors
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
CCNA or Equivalent Certification
CCNP (Routing & Switching)
Graduate in Computer Science/IT/Electronics Engineering, M.C.A. or equivalent University degree.
Candidates should have at least 5-7 years of experience for L2 working in Network Security.
Manage firewall/security systems by establishing and enforcing policies, defining, and monitoring access.
Hands on experience on Palo Alto, FortiGate, Checkpoint, Azure, Cisco ASA Firewalls. Network Security Technology - Cloudflare Monitoring and Troubleshooting.
Preparing weekly, monthly reports.
Incident reporting and Analysis.
Work closely with colleagues to meet team goals and improve processes and practices.
Performs network and security hardware and software maintenance.
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