Network Security Operations Engineer

Summary

Join Experian, a world-leading information services company, as a Network Security Operations Engineer Expert. This permanent, home-based role in Costa Rica requires at least 5 years of security experience with a focus on WAF, IPS, and next-generation firewalls. You will deploy and maintain cloud WAFs, migrate legacy firewall equipment, provide SME expertise on security incidents, and collaborate with the security team. Proficiency in Fortinet firewalls and intermediate Python skills are essential. Experian offers competitive benefits, including medical, life, and dental insurance, paid time off, and more.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security, with a focus on WAF, IPS, and Next Generation Firewalls
• Proficiency in managing Fortinet Firewalls is required
• AWS cloud services experience
• Intermediate proficiency in Python programming is required
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network environments

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain Cloud Web Application Firewalls to protect web applications from security threats
• Perform migrations of legacy firewall equipment to next generation firewalls like Fortinet and Checkpoint
• Provide SME expertise on security incidents, audits, and high priority escalations
• Configure and maintain Intrusion Prevention Systems to detect and prevent security breaches
• Collaborate with the security team to enforce security policies and procedures
• Analyze security logs to identify and respond to potential security incidents
• Conduct regular security assessments, review vulnerability scans to meet audit requirements
• Maintain documentation for security configurations, processes, and procedures
• Provide technical support and guidance to other team members on security-related issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within the Agile framework is beneficial
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or AWS Certified Security are beneficial
• Experience with Web Application Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Fortinet and Checkpoint firewalls
• Experience with AWS and intermediate proficiency in Python is beneficial

Benefits

• Medical, life and dental insurance
• Asociacion Solidarista
• International Share Save Plan
• Flex Work/Work from home
• Paid time off
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Education Reimbursement
• Family Bonding
• Bereavement Leave
• Referral Program