Responsibilities

• Develop and implement network security policies and procedures.
• Monitor network traffic for unusual activity and potential threats.
• Configure and maintain firewalls, routers, and switches to ensure secure network operations.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Respond to security incidents and breaches, conducting investigations and remediation.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security into network architecture.
• Provide training and awareness programs for staff on network security best practices.

Tasks:

• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Design secure network architectures and solutions
• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities
• Respond to security incidents and breaches
• Document security processes and incident reports
• Evaluate and recommend security tools and technologies
• Perform regular updates and patches on network devices.
• Analyze security logs and alerts to identify potential threats.
• Implement intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS).
• Document security incidents and maintain incident response records.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and tools.
• Conduct penetration testing and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Success Metrics

• Reduction in the number of security incidents and breaches.
• Time taken to detect and respond to security threats.
• Compliance rate with security policies and regulations.
• Effectiveness of security training programs (measured by employee feedback and incident reports).
• Number of vulnerabilities identified and remediated during assessments.
• Uptime and availability of network services post-implementation of security measures.