Bachelor's Degree in Computer Networking and Security, Information Technology, BIT, BCS or equivalent. Please refer to the job advert for further information.

We are Sri Lanka's premier private sector commercial bank. Our visionary journey has taken us beyond the realms of business as we have made a conscious effort to go where no bank has dared to go; from downtrodden villages long-forgotten, to the world across the shores. The driving force behind this epoch-making journey is our strong team of achievers, affectionately known as the Hatna Family. As we continue to make history and move ahead, we invite dynamic and ambitious individuals to join us in our trailblazing banking saga.

Firewall Administrator / Security Engineer (Executive Grade)

Job Role
  • Administration and management of network security infrastructure including Firewalls, WEB Proxy and NAC, IDS/IPS.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  • Administration and management of network security infrastructure including Firewalls, WEB Proxy and NAC, IDS/IPS. 
  • Configuring firewall access rules, IPSec VPNs, Remote Access VPNs and routing
  • Mitigate security vulnerabilities.
  • Perform daily maintenance of network security systems. (Firewalls, WEB Proxy and NAC)
  • Perform backups, health checks, and upgrades of network security systems. (Firewalls, WEB Proxy and Security appliance)
  • Perform regular review of rule bases in network security appliances and necessary optimization actions
  • Coordinate with external organizations in building secure communication channels for the Bank's digital transactions.
  • Coordinate with vendor in deploying, configuring and managing network security systems.
  • Solve network security problems with minimal service interruptions and escalating problems on a timely manner.
  • Coordinate with external parties in troubleshooting IPSec VPNs
  • Troubleshoot connectivity issues and Remote Access VPN issues
  • Coordinate with IT System Security and Compliance team to meet IT security and compliance requirements.
  • Perform patch management in security systems
  • Develop processes for improving operational efficiencies.
  • Prepare technical reports.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of network security information. Remote support during non-business hours should be provided on a need basis and critical situations/service outages, onsite support should be provided as desired by the management.

Skills and Capabilities
  • Configuration, troubleshooting of network and security related devices and maintaining enterprise scale networks according to compliance and industry guidelines.
  • Planning, provision and installation of network and security infrastructure across the Bank's properties and providing 2nd level support to end users and external organizations.
  • Firewalls, WEB Proxy. NAC, logs Backups procedures.
  • Systems troubleshooting in a production environment.
  • Administrating and troubleshooting network and security systems in a production environment.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Networking and Security, Information Technology, BIT, BCS or equivalent.
  • Industry level security certifications. (Firewalls, WEB Proxy and Security appliance.)
    • CCSA (Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator)
    • NSE-4 (Fortinet)

Experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in the capacity of System Engineer/ Network Engineer with firewall administration experience.

Non-Technical Requirements
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, etc.
  • Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
  • Troubleshooting, resolving, and responding to infrastructure issues and problems coordinating solutions with outside vendors, users, and information technology staff.
  • Communicating and coordinating with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
  • Working effectively under pressure, meeting deadlines, and adjusting to changing priorities.
  • Administrating the projects and making decisions in fast-paced, difficult environments.
  • Responding to inquiries using effective oral and written communication.

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