Network Security
Posted 2 weeks ago by Mpower Plus UK Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Halifax/Bristol (Hybrdi), UK
Summary: The role of Network Security involves a comprehensive understanding of networking and cybersecurity principles. The position requires expertise in various security threats, protocols, and architectures to ensure the integrity and security of network systems. The candidate will be responsible for implementing security measures and monitoring network traffic. This role is based in the UK, specifically in Halifax or Bristol, with hybrid working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and manage network security measures to protect systems from threats.
- Monitor network traffic and analyze security incidents.
- Develop and maintain security protocols and procedures.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure cloud infrastructure.
- Provide threat intelligence and reporting on security incidents.
Key Skills:
- Strong understanding of Networking and Cybersecurity principles.
- Knowledge of DNS Resolution, HTTP/S methods, and TCP Handshake.
- Familiarity with OSI Model and communication frameworks.
- Experience with various attack vectors and security threats.
- Proficiency in TLS/SSL encryption and certificates.
- Understanding of CDN, Edge Computing, and caching.
- Knowledge of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and ACLs.
- Experience with Zero Trust Architecture and load balancing concepts.
- Familiarity with Threat Intelligence and SIEM monitoring.
- Experience with proxies and reverse proxies for ingress/egress management.
- Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, particularly CDN and Edge Security platforms.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Halifax/Bristol
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Skillsets Required:
Strong understanding of Networking and Cybersecurity principles, including:
- DNS Resolution and IP
- HTTP/S Methods, Headers, and Status Codes
- TCP Handshake
- OSI Model and Communication Frameworks
- Attack vectors and security threats such as DDoS, SQL Injection, XSS/CSS Injection, Command Injection, LFI, Web Protocol Attacks, and Botnets
- Certificates and TLS/SSL Encryption
- CDN, Edge Computing, Caching, and Edge Storage
- Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and ACLs
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Load Balancing concepts
- Threat Intelligence, SIEM Monitoring, and Traffic Reporting
- Proxies and Reverse Proxies for Ingress/Egress management
- Cloud Infrastructure, particularly CDN and Edge Security platforms
