Job Description

A seasoned cybersecurity professional with over

12 years of experience

in designing, implementing, and managing robust network security infrastructures. Proven expertise in leading teams to secure enterprise environments through strategic deployment of advanced security solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a team of network security engineers in planning, deploying, and maintaining secure network architectures. Oversee the configuration, optimization, and management of

Fortinet firewalls

, including FortiGate, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer. Administer and monitor

web proxies

, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), VPNs, and secure web gateways to ensure secure and compliant internet access. Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce security policies and ensure alignment with business objectives. Manage incident response and forensic investigations for network-related security breaches. Mentor junior staff and provide training on emerging threats and technologies.

Technical Expertise:

Firewalls:

Fortinet (FortiGate), Palo Alto, Cisco ASA

Proxies & Web Security:

Blue Coat, Zscaler, Squid

Network Protocols & Tools:

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wireshark, SNMP

Security Standards:

ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls

SIEM & Monitoring:

FortiAnalyzer, Splunk, SolarWinds

Cloud Security:

Azure and AWS network security controls

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

BS or in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent work experience


Strong business acumen and understanding of clients network and infrastructure related business goals and challenges to ensure proper translation of the client's needs into technology solutions


12+ years in a customer/client facing technical role (Pre/Post Sales, Consulting, Solutions Architecture, Service Delivery, etc.) with a strong knowledge of various infrastructure architectures related to Hmulti cloud and on premise data center deployments.


Successfully led multiple enterprise firewall migration projects with zero downtime.


Reduced security incident response time by 40% through automation and improved monitoring. Played a key role in achieving ISO 27001 certification for the organization's network infrastructure.
Proven experience with one or more of the following Network Communications and Architectures solutions:


o Network Infrastructure


Fabric Architecture


Software Defined Networking


Routing & Switching


Firewalls Design & Engineering


Load balancing solutions


Wireless design and building connectivity services


Network Management Systems & Assessment Tools


Cloud Services & Design


Data Center Transformation & Cybersecurity


o Managed Services



Managed Network Services (LAN, WAN, Data Centers, Cloud transformation).

Certifications

Current and valid industry certifications in one or more of the following preferred


CCIE Data Center


Other Cisco (Datacenter & related design certifications)


AWS Certifications


VMware Certifications



PMP, ITIL

KEY TECHNOLOGIES

Data Center


Networking


Network Architecture


Telecommunications


Virtualization


Cloud Services


Cybersecurity

Key Manufactures

Cisco


Arista


Juniper


AWS


VMware


Fortinet, F5,



Cloud Providers: Microsoft, Google, Amazon

Additional Desired Technology Experience

Data Center


Hyperscale


SDN Fabric


Datacenter transformation - Cloud Services, on-prem, hybrid



LAN/WAN


Black Box is a leading technology solutions provider. Our mission is to accelerate our customers' business by valuing relationships with our team members, clients and stakeholders. By continuously growing our knowledge, we remain relevant in the market and are in a superior position to help customers design, deploy and manage their IT infrastructure. Through our values, such as innovation, ownership, transparency, respect and open-mindedness, we deliver high-value products and services through our global presence and 2,500+ team members in 24 countries and growing. Black Box is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AGC Networks.



Black Box is an equal opportunity employer. Black Box does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status, and endorses those policies and practices which seek to recruit, hire, train and promote the most qualified persons into available jobs.