Information Technology Security Specialist(F5/Azure/Firewalls/ Firepower)

Key Responsibilities

Security Implementation & Management:

• Deploy and maintain F5 system with experience in LTM, WAF, API
• Deploy and maintain Azure Cloud security with experience in APIM gateways
• Implementation, and maintenance of network security solutions, with focus on Cisco FTD, FMC and Firewalls.

Security Policy & Configuration:

• Implement, and enforce granular security policies on F5 , firewalls and APIM gateways
• Perform regular security policy rule base reviews, cleanups, and optimization to ensure a strong security posture and network performance.
• Integrate and configure F5 solutions to enforce application delivery and security policies, including rules.

Documentation & Collaboration:

• Documentation for diagrams. configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure security policies align with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a network security or engineering role.
• Technical Skills:
• Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP platforms, including LTM, WAF/ASM/API, and APM.
• Proven experience with Azure cloud platforms security, including NSG and APIM
• Implementation knowledge of firewall solution and management security, including FTD and FMC.
• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and security principles (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs).
• Familiarity with automation, cloud security is a plus.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security
• F5 Certified Administrator or F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS).
• Other security certifications like CISSP or CompTIA Security+ are a plus.