Remote IT Security Specialist

Summary

Join Pearl Technologies Ltd as a skilled IT Security Engineer to administer and configure security tools, implement firewall rules, and manage web proxies in our expanding Cloud Infrastructure team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in IT Security with hands-on expertise in firewall management. (Palo Alto, FortiGate, Checkpoint), cloud security. (Azure, AWS, GCP), and micro-segmentation. (Illumio)
• Proficiency in network threat detection. and vulnerability assessment using tools like Nessus, Qualysguard, Darktrace. , and Azure Sentinel
• In-depth knowledge of IPSec, VPNs, SSL, DNS, NAC. , and cloud security platforms

Responsibilities

• Administer and configure security tools including FortiGate, and Cloudflare firewalls
• Implement and manage firewall rules and security policies across cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP
• Apply advanced micro-segmentation techniques. using tools like Illumio. to protect east-west traffic and enhance internal security
• Manage web proxies. such as Palo Alto, FortiGate, Cisco Umbrella, and Zscaler. , ensuring secure internet access for the organization
• Conduct audits and security improvements for various security tools and devices such as WAF, DLP, APT, IDS, IPS, Firewalls, EDR, CASB
• Perform regular SOC and SecOps maturity assessments. , identifying gaps, assessing risks, and recommending mitigation strategies
• Investigate, document, and respond to information security incidents using tools such as Nessus Tenable, Qualysguard, Darktrace, and Azure Sentinel
• Administer and support SD-WAN. , VPN Tunnels. , and other network security measures across multi-cloud environments, ensuring secure communications
• Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to frameworks like ISO 27001. and SOC 2. , creating reports and ensuring audit readiness
• Stay updated with emerging security trends and provide training to employees on information security best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Industry-relevant certifications such as AWS Security, Azure Security, CEH, PCNSE. , and ITIL. are preferred

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Career Growth
• Remote work