Senior Network Security Analyst

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This position under minimal direction is responsible for network security engineering, implementation and management of various security technologies including firewall security, endpoint-based network segmentation tooling and other endpoint security products. This role provides technical leadership in the implementation for security tools which manage network security, network segmentation, and similar endpoint-based security controls.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Implements operational processes for network segmentation endpoint tooling, network security products and related endpoint-based controls
• Supports the identification, selection, installation, configuration, tuning, and maintenance of network security and segmentation solutions such as Guardicore or Illumio
• Implements operational processes, procedures, alerts and policies for macro/micro segmentation controls
• Provides support for next gen firewall, IDS, IPS, proxy and threat protection solutions
• Applies implementation expertise to provide support for network detection and response tooling
• Collaborates with product owners, IT infrastructure support, and other stakeholders to gather product requirements.
• Develops, evaluates, tests and implements appropriate security methods and control techniques such macro/micro segmentation, network security infrastructure and endpoint-based network security solutions.
• Provides guidance on cloud security and advises on enabling cloud native controls to meet highest cyber security standards with respect to network security and network segmentation.
• Acts as a resource for information security infrastructure teams in all phases of the development and implementation process of network segmentation and security projects.

May perform additional duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of current LAN and WAN networking standard protocols.
• Knowledge of and experience with network standards/best practices.
• Experience with network protocol analysis Solid ability implementing Network Security controls, such as Palo Alto, Guardicore, Illumio, or network intrusion prevention technologies Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Architecture concepts and/or micro/macro segmentation across comparable organization (e.g. size, legacy technology, etc.) as well as providing day-to-day operational support.
• Ease with many security technologies including endpoint detection and response, scanning, packet capture analysis and similar tools
• Solid experience with multiple change control processes and working with stakeholders (e.g. Application Development, Infrastructure, Architecture, PMO) across delivery lifecycle
• Skilled with security testing, QA, and troubleshooting of IT and security systems
• Able to work effectively in a cross-functional environment including with outsourced support teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Robust communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers, IT management and staff, and internal/external business partners/clients.
• Solid technical understanding of security policy construction and publication.
• Strong long-term working experience with mature security operations center (SOC) team
• Stays up-to-date with new technologies, tools, applications and systems both supporting the information security organization and CNA's operations.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Typically a minimum of seven years of related work experience in Information Technology, preferably in the security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications and network protocols or an equivalent combination.
• Applicable certifications preferred (e.g. CISSP, CCSP, Network+ and/or Security+, etc.)
• Insurance industry experience preferred.

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