Summary
Yokogawa is hiring a Cybersecurity Network Engineer in Abu Dhabi. The role involves configuring and maintaining firewalls, industrial switches, network monitoring systems, and security policies, as well as responding to incidents and documenting network changes. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or IT, at least five years of cybersecurity network experience, and relevant networking and security certifications. Background verification checks apply to all appointments.
The posting
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Not just a job, but a career
Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Design, configure, implement, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, and monitoring systems.
- Check/Update configuration of all DMZ switches, routers, firewalls as per documented policy
- Review log for all DMZ firewalls, routers, switches, and Intrusion Protection System.
- Manage, monitor, and maintain FortiGate, Juniper, and Sophos firewalls – including security policies, VPNs, NAT, and intrusion prevention.
- Configure and support Cisco and Hirschmann industrial switches, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
- Oversee and maintain Network Monitoring Stations using tools like WhatsUp Gold, with regular health checks and performance reporting.
- Conduct risk assessments, patch management, and ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
- Respond to network incidents and service interruptions, providing root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with IT/security teams for firewall policy management, segmentation, and access control
- Document configurations, network diagrams, and change control procedures.
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or IT.
- Technical proficiency in networking, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and security tools
- Cybersecurity Network experience – minimum 5 years.
Required Competencies / skills
- CCNA (CISCO Certified Network Associate)
- CCNP (CISCO Certified Network Professional Security)
- CISCO Certified Specialist – Security Core.
- CISCO Certified Specialist – Network Security Firepower.
- Palo Alto , FortiGate ,Networks Certified Network Security Engineer.
- Technical Know-how , configuration abilities in - Tofino, Eagle40 -Firewall switches (OPC/ Modbus), Hirschmann Vnet/IP (L2/L3) switches
“All appointments are subject to the successful completion of applicable background verification checks.”
Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.
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