Cdtr - cyber defense & engineering - network security senior associateexperience & education requirementseducation: bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related field.experience: minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in network security, cybersecurity engineering, or security consulting, including practical implementation, configuration, troubleshooting, and management of security technologies such as firewalls, ids/ips, siem, endpoint security, and cloud security solutions.preferred certificationsaws/microsoft certified solutions architectccnp securitypcnsezccpskills & expertisenetwork security & architecture: supporting the analysis and implementation of modern network security architectures aligned with zero trust principles.
includes modern remote access, sase/sse solutions (zscaler preferred), network segmentation, and least-privilege access policies using cisco, palo alto, and similar technologies.firewall & threat protection: hands‐on experience with cisco, palo alto, and zscaler for firewall and zero trust policy management, threat detection, and web security.secure connectivity: assisting in implementing vpn, sd-wan, and access control solutions.security operations & compliance: working with siem/soc tools, incident response processes, and compliance standards (nist, cis, iso *).
network management & monitoring: experience collecting and analyzing network traffic (packet captures and firewall logs) plus understanding of how organizations manage and monitor their enterprise networks via a network operations center (noc).
cloud & hybrid security: understanding secure cloud networking, iam, and leading industry practices for securing cloud environments using native and third‐party tools.ot security: basic knowledge of securing industrial control systems (ics/scada) and industry regulations.personal skillsproblem‐solving & analytical thinking: ability to assess risks, troubleshoot security issues, and suggest practical solutions.collaboration & communication: ability to explain technical concepts to different stakeholders and contribute to team projects.adaptability & learning: willingness to stay up-to-date with evolving security technologies and industry trends.project support & execution: experience assisting in security projects, ensuring smooth deployment of security solutions.client & stakeholder engagement: supporting security initiatives that align with business needs and security goals.
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