Senior Network Security Consultant

As a Senior Network Security Consultant for the Cybersecurity Engineering division, you will play a critical role in our cybersecurity efforts. You will be responsible for the complete post-sales project lifecycle for network and security solutions, from initial design, implementation, deployment, and integration. Additionally, you will have the unique opportunity to engage in pre-sales activities, prepare technical proposals, and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). This role requires a deep understanding of network and security technologies, hands-on experience with leading solutions, and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

1. Expertise in Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), SDWAN, ADC, and Web Application security Technologies: Demonstrate a strong command of NGFW, SDWAN, ADC, and WAF technologies, leveraging this knowledge to design and implement robust security solutions.

2. Certification and Proficiency: Possess valid advanced certifications and hands-on experience with Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks solutions (excluding sales certifications such as NSE1-3).

3. Comprehensive Security Knowledge: Exhibit a deep understanding and practical experience with technologies including IPSec, SSL VPN, Sandboxing, Forward and Reverse Proxy, NAT, syslog, DNS, Network Access Control (NAC), and cloud computing platforms (AWS/Azure).

4. Network Expertise: Apply knowledge of data center network topology and architecture, routing, switching, routing protocols, MPLS, load balancers, and Software-Defined Networking (SDN).

5. Solution Planning and Design: Collaborate with clients to plan and design solutions that align with business and project requirements.

6. Customer Engagement: Independently engage with clients to gather and comprehend their specific requirements. Confidently lead presentations to clients.

7. Support and Documentation: Prepare High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), and migration documents related to projects.

8. Compliance and Auditing: Conduct compliance and security assessment in IT environments and audit configurations of both on-premises and cloud firewalls, WAF, ADC and landing zone

9. Flexibility: Be available to work beyond standard business hours and on weekends as needed, depending on project criticality and support requirements.

10. Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with team members, sharing knowledge and expertise.

11. Technical Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation related to network and security devices.

12. Metric Development: Assist in developing meaningful network metrics and performance baselines for clients.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of professional experience in network security consulting.

• Strong knowledge and experience with NGFW, ADC, WAF, and related technologies.

• Valid advanced certifications in Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks solutions.

• Proficiency in IPSec, SSL VPN, Sandboxing, Proxy, NAT, syslog, DNS, NAC, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).

• Familiarity with data center network architecture, routing, switching, MPLS, load balancers, and SDN.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, or equivalent are a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess a valid GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) driving license.