Technical Solutioning : Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in technical solutioning, providing expert guidance and support.
Project Management : Assume the role of Solutioning Project Manager for projects where you are not the SME, ensuring successful project execution.
Process Adherence : Assist requestors in running solutioning projects in accordance with the bank's processes, leading to business paper sign-off.
Standardspliance : Ensure that all designs and solutions adhere to the bank's standards and guidelines.
Transition Support : Facilitate the transition from solutioning to project delivery, ensuring a smooth handover.
Technical Leadership : Provide technical leadership, working collaboratively with other SMEs to developprehensive solutions based on the requirements provided.
Timely Delivery : Demonstrate the ability to work within tight timelines, ensuring projects arepleted on schedule.
RFP Processes : Collaborate with the procurement department to drive Request for Proposals (RFP) processes, ensuring that technical requirements are clearly defined and met.
Technical Requirements :
Network Security Technologies : Firewalls : Cisco ASA and Firepower, Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto Networks. Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) : Palo Alto Networks. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) : Cisco AnyConnect, Palo Alto GlobalProtect. Endpoint Protection : Symantec Endpoint Protection, McAfee Endpoint Security. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) : Splunk. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) : Symantec DLP, Forcepoint DLP. Cloud-Based Security : Familiarity with cloud security technologies and practices, including those from leading vendors such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. This includes understanding cloud-native security tools, cloud access security brokers (CASBs), and cloud workload protection platforms (CWPPs). Web Application Firewalls (WAF) : Experience with WAF technologies from vendors like AWS WAF, Azure WAF, and Cloudflare. Content Delivery Networks (CDN) : Knowledge of CDN technologies and services from providers such as Akamai, Cloudflare, and AWS CloudFront.
Networking Technologies : Routing and Switching : Knowledge of Cisco, Huawei, and other major networking vendors. Wireless Networking : Experience with wireless technologies and solutions from vendors like Cisco, Aruba, and others. Network Monitoring and Management : Familiarity with tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, and others for network performance monitoring and management. Network Automation : Experience with network automation via scripting, using tools and languages such as Python, Ansible, and other relevant technologies.
Large-Scale Network Security : At least 5 years of experience in large-scale network security design, deployment, and implementation.
Vendor-Specific Certifications : Certifications from vendors like Cisco (CCNA, CCNP Security), Fortinet (NSE), Palo Alto Networks (PCNSE), and cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Certified : Azure Security Engineer, and Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer are highly desirable.
Hands-On Experience : Practical experience with configuring, managing, and troubleshooting the aforementioned technologies.
Continuous Learning : Staying updated with the latest advancements in network, cloud security, and networking technologies and threat landscapes.
Candidate Profile :
Experience : 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in a bank, system integrator, or distributor with a focus on solutioning or pre-sales.
Technical Skills : Strong familiarity with network security, cloud security, and networking technologies from leading vendors.
Attributes : Forward-looking, detail-oriented, and process-driven.
Keypetencies :
Attention to Detail : Meticulous in following processes and ensuring accuracy in all aspects of solutioning.
Process-Driven : Strong adherence to established processes and protocols.
Standardspliance : Ensure all designs and solutions adhere to the bank's standards and guidelines.
Forward-Looking : Ability to anticipate future needs and trends in infrastructure solutioning.
Project Management : Capable of managing solutioning projects from inception topletion.
Technical Leadership : Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and collaborate with other SMEs to develop and implement effective solutions.
Timely Delivery : Proven ability to work within tight timelines and deliver projects on schedule.
RFP Collaboration : Experience in collaborating with procurement departments to drive RFP processes, ensuring technical requirements are clearly defined and met.