Summary: Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s network security architecture, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats while optimizing performance. Highlights: 1. Lead network security architecture design and maintenance 2. Implement new security protocols to mitigate threats 3. Guide and mentor team members in network security **Purpose:** Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s network security architecture, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats while optimizing performance and scalability. **Expected Responsibilities:** * Maintain and enhance the client network and security architecture. * Analyze, recommend, and implement new security protocols to mitigate threats and resolve malfunctions. * Troubleshoot and resolve security issues, including hardware and network vulnerabilities. * Design network security solutions, including cloud integration and segmentation strategies. * Monitor and analyze network security products and report findings to management. * Guide and mentor team members in network security and IT. * Implement and manage firewall rules and policies on enterprise firewalls. **Preferred Skills \& General Experience** * Configuring and managing firewalls (FortiGate,Palo Alto, Cisco ASA) in complex network environments * Securing VPNs and branch connectivity to protect client data transmissions. * Implementing network segmentation strategies to safeguard sensitive data and * Implementing cybersecurity standards * Hands\-on experience in vulnerability management and threat detection using tools like Nessus, Qualys, or SIEM solutions. * Proficiency in network security monitoring systems to ensure all service availability. * Hands\-on experience with cybersecurity tools e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM solutions (such as FortiSIEM or similar system), vulnerability scanners) and Experience with SIEM solutions, IDS, and vulnerability * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills to develop and implement security solutions. * Proficiency in scripting/programming for security automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash). * Strong communication and documentation skills for policy development and compliancenreporting. * Expertise in cloud security, zero\-trust architecture, and AI\-driven threat intelligence. * Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, security governance, and risknmanagement frameworks and Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills. * Experience in government cloud security (e.g., AWS/Azure for public sector) **Certifications** * Security certifications with a focus on networking tools. **Qualifications** * Master’s in Cybersecurity/Computer Science/InfoSec with 7\+ yrs experience or * Bachelors in same fields with 10 yrs exp. **Others attributes:** * Candidate having Arabic knowledge will be preferred * Proficiency in English is required for cybersecurity documentation and reporting Job Type: Full\-time Pay: RO1,500\.000 \- RO2,200\.000 per month Application Question(s): * Have you completed a Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity/Computer Science/InfoSec? * Have you completed a Master's Degree in Cybersecurity/Computer Science/InfoSec? * How many years of work experience do you have in Network Security? * What is your expected salary in OMR per month?