We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth
Job Title: Principal Network Security Specialist
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Salary: $310000 - $360000
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Network Security Specialist to join our dynamic and growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization's network security infrastructure. As a Principal Network Security Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our network, data, and systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement network security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, virtual private networks (VPNs), and other security technologies.
- Develop and maintain network security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate any potential security risks.
- Monitor network traffic and logs to detect and respond to security incidents and threats.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and implement security measures for new systems and applications.
- Research and evaluate emerging network security technologies and make recommendations for their integration into the organization's infrastructure.
- Train and mentor junior network security team members on best practices and procedures.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on network security for the organization, providing guidance and support to other teams as needed.
- Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for network security incidents.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of network security systems, processes, and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in network security, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
- Expertise in designing and implementing network security solutions, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and VPNs.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, and switching.
- Experience with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools and techniques.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and standards, such as PCI DSS and ISO 27001.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Industry certifications, such as CISSP, CCNP Security, or GIAC, are highly desirable.
If you are a dedicated and experienced network security professional looking for a challenging and fulfilling role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Principal Network Security Specialist and make a significant impact on our organization's security posture.