Network Security Engineer

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Basic information
Job role
Network & Security Engineer
Career level
Mid Career (2-6 years)
Keywords
Network Security Engineer - IT - Banking
Description
  • Security Infrastructure Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise next-generation firewalls (NGFW), intrusion prevention systems (IPS/IDS), VPN gateways, and web application firewalls (WAF).
  • Network Access & Segmentation: Implement Network Access Control (NAC), zero-trust architecture, and strict micro-segmentation across corporate headquarters, primary/disaster recovery data centers, and remote branch networks.
  • Monitoring & Incident Response: Continuously monitor network traffic for anomalous behavior, coordinate with the Security Operations Center (SOC), and lead technical remediation during network security incidents.
  • Policy Enforcement & Auditing: Develop, maintain, and audit firewall rule bases, access control lists (ACLs), and site-to-site VPN tunnels. Ensure all network changes follow formal change management procedures.
  • Secure Infrastructure Projects: Partner with Cloud, Infrastructure, and Application teams to architect secure connectivity for new digital banking services, mobile applications, and third-party integrations.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all network security controls strictly align with Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) cybersecurity directives, PCI-DSS requirements, and ISO 27001 standards.
  • Vulnerability Remediation: Conduct regular network vulnerability scans, review penetration testing findings, and patch or harden network appliances accordingly.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a reputable university.
  • 4–5 years of hands-on experience in data center security technologies. 
  • Proven hands-on experience with data center security technologies, including Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Web Application Firewalls (WAF), F5 Load Balancers, VPN technologies, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation.
  • Experience with security solutions from leading vendors such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, F5, Cisco, or equivalent.
  • Strong knowledge of routing, switching, TCP/IP, and network security best practices.
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting security solutions within enterprise environments.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
  • Relevant professional certifications are preferred.
Company information
Industry
Banking
Area
Dokki