Permanent Position (on-Site)
Network and Security Automation Architect
Job Description
We Are
IBROZini is a growing group of innovators that want to transform how the world operates and lives. We generate success in new business architectures that upset traditional processes by leveraging novel technologies, constant learning, and a worldwide network of different talents. And we're seeking to add an experienced Network and Security Automation Architect to our already fantastic team.
IBROZini Network and Security assists enterprises in preparing, protecting, detecting, responding to, and recovering from network and security incidents at all stages of their lifecycle. We engage the greatest security professionals and provide them with the trendiest tools and cutting-edge technology to assist our clients develop resilience as we design integrated, tailored turnkey solutions. We reinvent the complete security lifecycle by combining risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security, and managed service solutions.
You Are
You are passionate about security, like what you do, and have a genuine drive to outwit the bad guys. You have the knowledge and expertise to assess a client's security posture, anticipate security requirements, and assist in identifying appropriate solutions based on industry best practices. You have prior experience working successfully in a fast-paced, agile workplace. You are a creative, analytical problem solver with above-average documentation abilities who can communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences. You are ready to put your abilities to work by assisting us in helping our clients implement security at all levels of their business.
The qualified applicant should have extensive experience in cybersecurity operations, technological integration, software development, and scripting. The scope includes, but is not limited to, building automated process flows, generating automated SOC response playbooks, integrating security technologies into SOAR platforms, developing bespoke security apps, integrating APIs, and constructing interfaces.
The Work
A Network and Security Automation Architect is a network specialist that specializes in creating and implementing automated network and security infrastructure network solutions. Their mission is to use automated technologies and techniques to improve network administration, increase efficiency, and eliminate human interference in network operations. Here are some essential roles and characteristics of the job of a Network Automation Architect:
- Network Design and Architecture: They design network infrastructures with automation in mind, ensuring that the network can be easily automated and orchestrated. This includes designing scalable, reliable, and secure network architectures.
- Automation Strategy: They develop a comprehensive automation strategy that aligns with the organization’s goals and network requirements. This strategy may involve selecting the appropriate automation tools, platforms, and technologies.
- Scripting and Programming: Network Automation Architects are proficient in scripting and programming languages like Python, YAML, Ansible, or similar technologies. They use these languages to create automation scripts and workflows to configure, monitor, and manage network devices.
- Tool Selection and Integration: They evaluate and select automation tools and frameworks, integrating them into the existing network infrastructure. Popular tools include Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack, and more.
- Configuration Management: They automate the provisioning and configuration of network devices, ensuring consistency and reducing manual errors. This includes tasks like router and switch configurations, VLAN management, and firewall rule updates.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Network automation architects implement automated monitoring and alerting systems to detect network issues and anomalies in real-time. They may also develop reporting tools for performance analysis and capacity planning.
- Security Automation: They automate security policies and access control configurations to enhance network security. This can involve tasks such as intrusion detection and response automation.
- Troubleshooting and Remediation: They create automated workflows for troubleshooting network problems and implementing remediation actions when issues are detected.
- Scalability and Performance Optimization: Network automation architects ensure that automation solutions are scalable to accommodate growing network demands. They also optimize network performance through automation.
- Documentation and Training: They maintain comprehensive documentation of automation processes and provide training to network administrators and engineers on automation tools and best practices.
- Compliance and Auditing: They implement automation to enforce compliance with industry standards and regulations, as well as track and audit network changes.
- Continuous Improvement: Network Automation Architects continuously evaluate the effectiveness of automation solutions and refine them to meet changing business needs and technological advancements.
To express your interest in this position, kindly provide your CV and motivation to enquiries@ibrozini.com.