About this opportunity
The Network Security Planning and Optimization Specialist will be a key contributor to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our organization's network security architecture. This role focuses on strategic planning and optimizing security controls to protect our digital assets and ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in network security principles, technologies, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating emerging threats.
What will you do
- Develop, implement, and maintain the network security architecture roadmap aligned with business objectives and risk appetite.
- Design and propose secure network solutions, including segmentation, access controls, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), VPNs, and other security technologies.
- Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of existing network security controls.
- Perform regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scans to identify weaknesses and propose remediation strategies.
- Optimize security device configurations for performance, scalability, and security posture.
- Develop and implement security automation scripts and tools to streamline processes and improve incident response capabilities.
The skill you bring
- 5+ years oof experience in network security
- 2+ years as a dedicated Solution Architect specializing in network security, leading and overseeing the successful delivery of complex projects.
- Extensive hands-on experience with security technologies and vendors, including F5, Palo Alto, Juniper, Fortinet, Cisco ISE, PKI, and DDoS mitigation solutions.
- Proven track record in end-to-end solution delivery and project implementation-from requirements and design through testing, deployment, and operational handover.
- Deep technical knowledge of hardware, architecture, virtualized environments, network technologies, protocols, and interfaces.
- Strong skills in solution design, vendor integration, risk assessment, performance optimization, and capacity planning.
- Degree in Electronics & Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience, providing a solid technical foundation for advanced security challenges.
- Excellent customer engagement, stakeholder communication, documentation, and project leadership capabilities.
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Egypt (EG) || Cairo
Req ID: 782593
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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