Expertise in securing cloud environments such as AWS (e.g., VPCs, IAM, Security Groups), Azure (e.g., VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall), or Google Cloud Platform (e.g., Cloud Armor, Cloud VPN).
Hands-on experience with network security tools including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption, DLP (Zscaler, Palo Alto etc).
Hands-on experience with network security monitoring tools (eg: wireshark), SIEMs, and incident response.
Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for networking automation.
Certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty, CCNP Security, or equivalent are highly desirable.
Familiarity with DevSecOps and security monitoring in CI/CD environments and
containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with Zero Trust models, microsegmentation, and cloud-native security solutions (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Sentinel).
Experience leading large-scale network security projects, from planning and implementation to monitoring and assessment.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail.
Previous experience in healthcare, finance, or government sectors, particularly in managing network security within compliance frameworks like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or SOX.
Ability to automate network security tasks using Python, Bash, or other scripting languages, improving efficiency and response times for security events.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Strong background in handling network-related incidents and conducting forensic analysis to uncover the cause and impact of security breaches.
Certifications such as CISSP, CCNP, CEH, or similar are strongly preferred.