Network And Security Specialist

This position will be part of a globally dispersed network team consisting of other members in Europe and the United States. A key component of the role is supporting our APAC based business teams and acting as an escalation point for any network related support topics that are escalated from IT Support within the APAC region. Successful candidates will have the technical skills described in this document in addition to the ability to work directly with other IT employees and business staff within the region and globally.

SCOR, the 4th largest reinsurer in the world, provides insurance companies with a diversified and innovative range of solutions and services to control and manage risk. Leveraging experience and expertise to deliver "The Art & Science of Risk", SCOR provides cutting-edge financial solutions, analytics tools and services in all areas related to risk - from Life & Health and Property & Casualty insurance to Investments. Our specialized teams operate in over 160 countries, fostering long-term relationships with clients.

In order to provide our clients with a broad range of innovative reinsurance solutions, SCOR pursues an underwriting policy that is founded on profitability and supported by effective risk management strategy and a prudent investment policy. This approach allows us to offer clients an optimum level of security, to create value for shareholders, and to contribute to the welfare and resilience of society by helping to protect insureds against the risks they face.

At SCOR, we believe that employing people from different backgrounds and ensuring inclusivity is a major driving force for the success of the Group. We are committed to fostering a work environment in which all employees are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to SCOR's success.

Job Summary (This will be a 12 months contract)

This position is part of the Global Network Team and will be supporting Public Cloud, traditional perimeter security, internal technical security, and LAN / WAN related topics. The scope of responsibility includes services in global data centers from multiple cloud providers and offices located around the world as well as the dedicated SCOR Network and associated sites. The role requires expertise with our current on premise and cloud based security and networks as well as supporting continuous improvement and future evolutions of these toipcs.

Sharing knowledge with existing and future team members is also a critical component. The ability to speak fluent English, maintain good communication with globally dispersed teammates, and participate on multiple projects is key. The role will include a mix of both daily run as well as project related work.

Context

The Network Team maintains a globally distributed infrastructure of security components including firewalls, VPNs, web proxies, WAF, DNS security, LAN, and WAN solutions. The team also supports endpoint security including Antivirus and DLP services that assist in providing a secure operating environment for our business teams, partners, clients, and vendors to utilize in the execution of SCOR business interests.

Responsibilities

On a worldwide level and in conjunction with the IT Technical, Functional Crews, and M&C Teams, the role is responsible for :

Operate day-to-day operations and maintain security and network systems

• Maintenance in operational conditions,
• Manage access filtering rules
• Protect SCOR internal assets from potential threats
• Content filtering and data protection (Proxy, Web Application Firewall, DLP)
• Mobility and remote access (IPSEC VPN Connections)
• Intrusion detection (IPS/IDS, forensics analysis)
• Malware fight (antivirus policy, multilayer posture)
• Qualify and response to discovered threats (SOC/M&C)
• Administration of LAN environment
• Other related duties as prescribed by management

Evolution & upgrade of tools :

• Permanent search for continuous improvement and systems reliability
• Intervention during project specification steps
• Integration and validation of security solutions
• Documentation: Creation, maintenance, and redaction of technical documentation as requested by management
• Technical support and training
• Reporting of the activity and safety reports production
• Anomaly detection and treatment of incidents through appropriate action plans
• Ensure the implementation of processes and update information on your perimeter

Duration:

• 12 months contract

Required Experience:

• 5 or more years of related work experience

Technical Competencies

• Firewall: Palo Alto
• Proxy: Zscaler
• Functional knowledge of Azure Cloud Infrastructure
• Extensive knowledge of WAN and LAN operations and associated equipment
• Extensive knowledge of network protocols