Network Security Engineer

Job Description

• The Network Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and supporting cybersecurity controls for the WUF13 event network infrastructure;

• The role focuses on protecting mission-critical event systems against cyber threats in a high-visibility, high-risk environment, ensuring secure and uninterrupted operation before and during the event.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement network security architecture for event infrastructure;

• Configure and manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and access controls;

• Monitor network traffic and security logs during live event operations;

• Perform vulnerability assessments and security hardening;

• Support secure Wi-Fi and wired network deployments;

• Respond to security incidents and coordinate containment actions;

• Enforce cybersecurity policies aligned with event governance;

• Support integration with monitoring and SOC functions (if applicable);

• Participate in readiness testing and live-event command centers;

• Document incidents, configurations, and lessons learned.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT Security, or related field;

• 3–6 years of experience in similar sphere (ICT infrastructure projects, Network engineering);

• Experience supporting large events, critical infrastructure, or SOC operations preferred.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of:

• Network security architecture

• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, NAC

• Secure Wi-Fi and wired network environments

Familiarity with:

• Security monitoring tools

• Log analysis and incident response workflows

Certifications (Preferred)

• CCNP Security / CCNA Security;

• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent (advantage);

• Vendor security certifications (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco, etc.).

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to operate under high pressure and time constraints;

• Strong analytical and incident response skills;

• High attention to detail and security discipline;

• Clear communication during incidents and escalations.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work shifts, nights, and extended hours during the event;

• Fluent in English, Azerbaijani;

• High integrity, confidentiality, and reliability.

Interested candidates can send their CV’s to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button by mentioning “Network Security Engineer” in the subject line.