Security Specialist:NAC-VPN

  • Security
  • Entry Level

Security Specialist:NAC-VPN

  • Security
  • Entry Level

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Who you are:
We are actively seeking an experienced and highly skilled resource to join our elite cybersecurity team. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping and implementing advanced security strategies to safeguard our organization against sophisticated cyber threats.

What you’ll do:
Primary Responsibility:

  • Able to implement and manage basic NAC solutions.
  • Provide support for device access control measures.
  • Monitor NAC systems for unauthorized access attempts.
  • Investigate and respond to incidents related to network access.
  • Implement and manage NAC solutions for controlling device access to the network.
  • Provide guidance on the integration of NAC with other security technologies.
  • Perform operational activities to maintain to NAC system including backup, health check, patching, configuration, BCP testing etc.
  • Support the administration and troubleshooting of VPN connections.
  • Work closely with the team to ensure secure remote access through VPN solutions.
  • Monitor VPN connections for unusual activities and potential threats.
  • Investigate and respond to VPN-related security incidents.
  • Administer and troubleshoot VPN connections for secure remote access.
  • Implement and maintain VPN configurations for optimal security.
  • Lead the design and implementation of secure VPN solutions.
  • Evaluate and enhance VPN security protocols and practices.
  • Oversee the deployment, configuration, and day-to-day management of Radware WAF solutions.
  • Ensure the effective operation and maintenance of the WAF infrastructure.
  • Monitor WAF alerts and incidents to protect web applications.
  • Investigate and respond to security incidents involving WAF.
  • Deploy and manage WAF solutions to protect web applications from cyber threats.
  • Develop and implement security policies and configurations on the Radware WAF to protect web applications from various cyber threats.
  • Regularly review and update security policies based on emerging threats and vulnerabilities.


Required Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Proven experience as NAC, VPN and WAF engineer.
  • Tools should belong to OEM like Ivanti/Pulse secure VPN, Forescout NAC, Radware WAF.
  • Must have desire to learn or cross skill with new technologies.
  • Must be able to work in morning, evening, and night shifts – Mandatory.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering/information security, or a related field.
  • Relevant certifications such as CEH, CISSP, CISM, CompTIA CASP+, or equivalent.
  • Proven experience to work in a SOC environment.
  • Deep technical knowledge of security technologies and advanced threat landscapes.
  • Proven experience in managing and responding to complex security incidents.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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About Business Unit

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date and proof of vaccination status will be required before your start date. During the Onboarding process you will be asked to confirm your vaccination status, in case you are unable to get vaccinated for any reason, you can let us know at that stage. Please let us know if you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. IBM will consider such requests on a case by case basis subject to submission of required proof by the candidate before a stipulated date.

Your Life @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

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About IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.


Location Statement

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For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.


Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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