242 Security Protocols jobs in Pakistan

We are looking for an experienced Senior Network and Security Engineer to be the lead on networking projects as part of a close-knit, high-performing team. An industry solutions professional who wants to work in a collaborative environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborating with network architects, project managers and engineers to design and implement functional company networks.
• Design, build, implement, document, and manage a full landscape of resilient and secure networking components such as Routers, Firewalls, Switches, wireless equipment, and load balancers for environments ranging from small remote client locations to Data Centers and the cloud.
• Leverage observability tools to build and enhance monitoring, alerting, and config backups across the network topology.
• Quickly diagnose and troubleshoot a wide range of network issues, from end-host connectivity to traffic flows, with root cause analysis for reporting and the goal of future improvements.
• Manage Incident/Tickets, Change/Configuration Management/Problem management.
• Helped other engineers in resolving technical issues and guide them from a technical perspective.
• Act as an escalation point for break/fix issue resolution.
• Constantly innovating and improving our infrastructure and processes.
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed and address critical issues during off hours as needed.
• Work onsite/remote at client locations as needed.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of networking and systems experience supporting a wide variety of network technology and platforms, designing, and implementing complete network infrastructure, as well as integrating partial upgrades in a variety of environments, from network infrastructure to copper and fiber cabling, to configurations with the goal of having a system that is highly reliable and simple to manage.
• Proven and demonstrable knowledge of networking technologies and communication protocols (Routing (RIP/OSPF/EIGRP/BGP), Switching L2/L3, spanning tree/portfast, Wi-Fi, VLANs, iSCSI, VPN, DNS, DHCP).
• Must have strong experience in Palo Alto and Cisco ASA. Must know in-depth on APP-IDs, Content IDs, URL filtering, site to site VPNs and using Panorama/FTD for management. Must have wildfire deployment experience.
• Automation experience/Cisco ACI is a strong plus.
• Knowledge in PRISMA, NSX-T, DNAC is a huge plus.
• Experience with Cisco ISE deployments is a huge plus.
• Must have strong experience in Cisco Viptela deployment.
• Experience in design and implementation of the majority of the following:
• Firewalls, DNS, IDS/IPS, WAF, anti-virus, content filtering, data loss prevention, endpoint security, email security, network vulnerability scanning, incident management
• Excellent communication skills, creative problem solving, and strong passion is a must.
• Strong technical curiosity, security-minded, and a "let's figure it out" attitude.
• Knowledge of infrastructure monitoring platforms and protocols
• Knowledge of managing Digital Certificates, public DNS, private DNS.
• Experience with network traffic analysis using tools like Wireshark.
• Knowledge of managing Digital Certificates, public DNS, private DNS.
• Experience with network observability, management, and monitoring tools like PRTG, Auvik, SolarWinds, etc.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience supporting various networking and firewall equipment ranging from SOHO to SMB to enterprise platforms.
• Energized and experienced with an agile environment where continuous delivery is practiced.
• Prior experience supporting projects.
• Prior experience in the MSP Industry.

Job Responsibilities

Collaborating with network architects, project managers and engineers to design and implement functional company networks.

• Design, build, implement, document, and manage a full landscape of resilient and secure networking components such as Routers, Firewalls, Switches, wireless equipment, and load balancers for environments ranging from small remote client locations to Data Centers and the cloud.
• Leverage observability tools to build and enhance monitoring, alerting, and config backups across the network topology.
• Quickly diagnose and troubleshoot a wide range of network issues, from end-host connectivity to traffic flows, with root cause analysis for reporting and the goal of future improvements.
• Manage Incident/Tickets, Change/Configuration Management/Problem management.
• Helped other engineers in resolving technical issues and guide them from a technical perspective.
• Act as an escalation point for break/fix issue resolution.
• Constantly innovating and improving our infrastructure and processes.
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed and address critical issues during off hours as needed.
• Work onsite/remote at client locations as needed.

What We're Looking For

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  8+ years of networking and systems experience supporting a wide variety of network technology and platforms, designing, and implementing complete network infrastructure, as well as integrating partial upgrades in a variety of environments, from network infrastructure to copper and fiber cabling, to configurations with the goal of having a system that is highly reliable and simple to manage.
• Proven and demonstrable knowledge of networking technologies and communication protocols (Routing (RIP/OSPF/EIGRP/BGP), Switching L2/L3, spanning tree/portfast, Wi-Fi, VLANs, iSCSI, VPN, DNS, DHCP).
• Must have strong experience in Palo Alto and Cisco ASA. Must know in-depth on APP-IDs, Content IDs, URL filtering, site to site VPNs and using Panorama/FTD for management. Must have wildfire deployment experience.
• Automation experience/Cisco ACI is a strong plus.
• Knowledge in PRISMA, NSX-T, DNAC is a huge plus.
• Experience with Cisco ISE deployments is a huge plus.
• Must have strong experience in Cisco Viptela deployment.
• Experience in design and implementation of the majority of the following:
• Firewalls, DNS, IDS/IPS, WAF, anti-virus, content filtering, data loss prevention, endpoint security, email security, network vulnerability scanning, incident management
• Excellent communication skills, creative problem solving, and strong passion is a must.
• Strong technical curiosity, security-minded, and a "let's figure it out" attitude.
• Knowledge of infrastructure monitoring platforms and protocols
• Knowledge of managing Digital Certificates, public DNS, private DNS.
• Experience with network traffic analysis using tools like Wireshark.
• Knowledge of managing Digital Certificates, public DNS, private DNS.
• Experience with network observability, management, and monitoring tools like PRTG, Auvik, SolarWinds, etc.

Overview

We are hiring Network Security Engineers who can detect, defend, and defeat cyber threats. At NOVA, you’ll work with advanced security tools, protect high-profile networks, and contribute to innovative ICT solutions for corporate & residential clients.

NOVA is a leading ISP and ICT company delivering innovative solutions and services to corporate and residential clients in Pakistan.

• Work on challenging real-world security threats
• Collaborate with expert NOC & development teams
• Competitive benefits & growth opportunities

• Monitor, detect, and respond to DDoS, brute force, malware, and other attacks
• Harden internal systems and infrastructure against threats
• Manage firewall policies (Fortinet, MikroTik) and IPS/IDS systems
• Conduct periodic vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Advise on securing customer and internal data across services
• Work closely with the NOC and development team on incident response

• Experience with SIEM tools, packet analysis, and firewall rule tuning
• Deep understanding of network security and Linux server hardening
• Relevant certifications preferred (CEH, CompTIA Security+, etc.)

Positions: 2

Experience: 2+ years in a cybersecurity or SOC role

Job Purpose:

The
Manager / Senior Manager, Information Security – Governance & Architecture
is responsible for shaping and driving the organization's Cybersecurity governance, risk, compliance, and enterprise security architecture. The role ensures that policies, controls, and security designs are aligned with international standards (ISO, PCI DSS, CIS, NIST) and local regulatory requirements (PTA CTDISR, Pakistan Cloud First Policy, etc.)

This position plays a critical role in enabling secure digital transformation by embedding Cybersecurity by-design into technology initiatives, while also ensuring the organization's risk posture is well-governed and resilient against evolving threats.

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

•Lead the Cybersecurity governance framework, ensuring alignment with global standards (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CIS, NIST CSF) and local telecom/digital & Cloud regulatory requirements (PTA CTDISR, Pakistan Cloud First Policy, etc.).

• Develop, maintain, and enforce Cybersecurity policies, standards, and control frameworks.

• Drive organization-wide cyber risk assessments and ensure mitigation plans are embedded into business and Technology strategies.

• Oversee internal and external vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and business risk reviews for critical applications and infrastructure.

• Act as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors, regulators, and compliance bodies.

Security Architecture & Strategy

•Translate business strategies and digital initiatives into Cybersecurity architecture requirements and secure solutions.

• Plan and sign off on security design reviews for projects and system implementations.

• Recommend and validate security controls to protect critical applications, networks, and cloud platforms.

• Define phased strategies to achieve Cybersecurity risk and compliance objectives within deadlines.

• Provide expert advice on emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies, ensuring the enterprise architecture remains robust and resilient.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with IT, Digital Technology & Engineering Technology teams to ensure Cybersecurity-by-design principles are embedded in new solutions.

• Work closely with the SOC Operations team to ensure that governance, architecture, and controls effectively support threat monitoring, incident detection, and response.

• Develop cross-functional capabilities, including cyber awareness, governance best practices, and lifecycle information management standards.

• Inspire, influence, and engage senior stakeholders to make informed decisions on Cybersecurity risks and investments.

Education:

• Minimum Experience: 4 yrs. or Above

Experience:

• Minimum of Bachelors degree preferably in IS, Computer Science etc. with relevant experience of IS.
• Preferred skills: Proven Skills of Data Protection & Privacy to ensure the Confidentiality & Integrity of Subscriber Data.
• Familiarity with Cloud, 5G, IOT, DevOps, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Critical Infrastructure Security challenges.
• Industry Cybersecurity certifications like CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, ISO27001, OSCP would be preferred.

Manager / Sr. Manager Information Security Governance & Architecture

The Manager / Senior Manager, Information Security – Governance & Architecture is responsible for shaping and driving the organization’s Cybersecurity governance, risk, compliance, and enterprise security architecture. The role ensures that policies, controls, and security designs are aligned with international standards (ISO, PCI DSS, CIS, NIST) and local regulatory requirements (PTA CTDISR, Pakistan Cloud First Policy, etc.) This position plays a critical role in enabling secure digital transformation by embedding Cybersecurity by-design into technology initiatives, while also ensuring the organization’s risk posture is well-governed and resilient against evolving threats.

• Lead the Cybersecurity governance framework, ensuring alignment with global standards (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CIS, NIST CSF) and local telecom/digital & Cloud regulatory requirements (PTA CTDISR, Pakistan Cloud First Policy, etc.).
• Develop, maintain, and enforce Cybersecurity policies, standards, and control frameworks.
• Drive organization-wide cyber risk assessments and ensure mitigation plans are embedded into business and Technology strategies.
• Oversee internal and external vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and business risk reviews for critical applications and infrastructure.
• Act as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors, regulators, and compliance bodies.
• Translate business strategies and digital initiatives into Cybersecurity architecture requirements and secure solutions.
• Plan and sign off on security design reviews for projects and system implementations.
• Recommend and validate security controls to protect critical applications, networks, and cloud platforms.
• Define phased strategies to achieve Cybersecurity risk and compliance objectives within deadlines.
• Provide expert advice on emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies, ensuring the enterprise architecture remains robust and resilient.
• Collaborate with IT, Digital Technology & Engineering Technology teams to ensure Cybersecurity-by-design principles are embedded in new solutions.
• Work closely with the SOC Operations team to ensure that governance, architecture, and controls effectively support threat monitoring, incident detection, and response.
• Develop cross-functional capabilities, including cyber awareness, governance best practices, and lifecycle information management standards.
• Inspire, influence, and engage senior stakeholders to make informed decisions on Cybersecurity risks and investments.

• Minimum Experience: 4 years or above.
• Minimum of Bachelor's degree preferably in IS, Computer Science etc. with relevant experience in IS.
• Preferred skills: Proven skills of Data Protection & Privacy to ensure the Confidentiality & Integrity of Subscriber Data.
• Familiarity with Cloud, 5G, IoT, DevOps, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Critical Infrastructure Security challenges.
• Industry Cybersecurity certifications like CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, ISO27001, OSCP would be preferred.

5 - 7 Years

1 Opening

Hyderabad

Work Location: Hyderabad

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Network Security Operations Engineer to join our security team. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of hands-on experience in WAF, IPS, firewalls (Checkpoint/Fortinet), and AWS cloud security, with intermediate Python skills. If you have a strong security mindset, expertise in modern security tools, and the ability to work in an Agile environment, we want to hear from you

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Cloud Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to protect web applications against security threats.
• Act as SME for security incidents, audits, and high-priority escalations.
• Configure and maintain Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) to prevent security breaches.
• Manage and optimize Checkpoint or Fortinet firewalls for robust network security.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security logs and s.
• Conduct regular security assessments and review vulnerability scans to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with security teams to enforce policies, standards, and best practices.
• Document security configurations, processes, and guidelines.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams on security-related issues.

Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum 5 years in Network & Security Operations

Expertise in WAF, IPS, and firewall management (Checkpoint/Fortinet)

Strong AWS security experience

Intermediate Python proficiency

Familiarity with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes)

Knowledge of Agile methodologies

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Certifications:

• CISSP
• CEH
• AWS Certified Security

Preferred Skills:

• Additional experience with security tools & technologies
• Deep understanding of network protocols & security best practices
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Cloud Web Application Firewalls,Network Protocols,Security Tools and Technologies

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients' organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.

Company Description

KamelPay, founded in 2020, is the UAE's fastest-growing WPS agent specialising in salary processing. We provide businesses with secure, all-in-one salary processing solutions as a leading fintech solutions provider. Driven by a commitment to financial freedom, we enable companies and individuals to have instant access to essential financial services. Through innovation and dedication, we aim to benefit our clients by simplifying financial processes.

Job Purpose

The Network Security Engineer will be responsible for securing KamelPay's cloud and network infrastructure (AWS, Fortinet, Cloudflare) while embedding automated security controls within DevOps pipelines.

This hybrid role ensures the reliability, confidentiality, and compliance of KamelPay's systems, aligning with PCI-DSS and internal security policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage
  AWS security architecture
  (IAM, VPC, EC2, RDS, GuardDuty, Security Hub).
• Configure and monitor
  Fortinet VPN
  ,
  Cloudflare WAF
  , and other perimeter defences.
• Integrate
  SAST/SCA/IaC scanning
  into CI/CD pipelines (SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, Checkov).
• Automate security testing and compliance evidence generation (policy-as-code).
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using
  Nessus/OpenVAS
  and track remediation.
• Manage
  access control
  and perform regular IAM audits, key rotations, and privilege reviews.
• Support
  Disaster Recovery (DR)
  and
  Business Continuity
  testing at the infrastructure layer.
• Maintain
  network diagrams, firewall change records,
  and
  PCI audit artefacts.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in network or cloud security engineering.
• Strong AWS knowledge (IAM, VPC, Config, CloudTrail, GuardDuty).
• Hands-on with Fortinet, Cloudflare, and VPN management.
• Experience automating scans in Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CodePipeline.
• Familiarity with Docker, Terraform, and Infrastructure-as-Code best practices.
• Knowledge of PCI-DSS and ISO 27001 controls is a must

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero
  Critical/High
  open vulnerabilities past SLA.
• 100%
  IAM audit compliance
  per quarter.
• DR test success rate
  ≥ 95%.
• CI/CD pipelines with integrated SAST/SCA/IaC checks.

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