BNP Paribas

Application and Network Security Specialist - VP

BNP Paribas • $120K — $140K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Engineering or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Networking/Telecoms, or Information System Security.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in operational security and critical infrastructure protection.
  • Proficiency in configuring F5 Advanced WAF and AVI WAF for security rule optimization.
  • Strong knowledge of Checkpoint and Fortinet technologies for firewall management.
  • Familiarity with TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, and TLS protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Configure, deploy, and maintain IPS and WAF solutions for production infrastructure protection.
  • Analyze logs to identify attack patterns and reduce false positives/negatives in security rules.
  • Coordinate with SOC to automate incident response using SOAR playbooks.
  • Investigate security alerts and propose corrective measures against CVEs.
  • Document post-mortems of incidents to enhance detection and response processes.
  • Monitor emerging threats to adapt IPS/WAF rules proactively.
  • Evaluate upgrades like cloud-native WAFs to modernize security capabilities.

Benefits

  • Flexible benefits including family and spouse insurance program.
  • Defined contribution pension plan capabilities.
  • Paid days for volunteering opportunities.
  • Hybrid work arrangements, requiring at least 3 days in-office.
  • Excellent training and personal development programs.
Full Job Description
The position at a glance

Within BNP Paribas CIB, you will join the Production Network Security team, dedicated to protecting Production infrastructures against network cyber threats. Your role will primarily focus on:

Operational management of IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) and WAF (Web Application Firewall) solutions to detect, block, and analyze attacks (e.g., exploits, DDoS, SQL injections, etc.).

Continuous optimization of security rules to reduce false positives/negatives while maintaining a high level of protection.

Collaboration with SOC, Development, and Network teams to investigate incidents and enhance security posture.

In detail
  • Configure, deploy, and maintain Checkpoint, Fortinet, F5 Advanced WAF, and AVI WAF solutions to protect critical infrastructure.
  • Analyze logs and alerts to identify attack patterns and adjust rules to reduce false positives and negatives.
  • Coordinate with the SOC team to automate incident response via SOAR playbooks to streamline the handling of recurring threats.
  • Investigate security alerts and CVE exploitation attempts to propose and implement corrective measures.
  • Document post-mortems following critical incidents to improve detection and response processes.
  • Monitor emerging threats and new CVEs to adapt IPS/WAF rules and maintain a proactive defense.
  • Evaluate technological upgrades, such as cloud-native WAF or AI-based anomaly detection, to modernize security capabilities.
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams using Ansible to integrate security from the design phase.
  • Conduct security audits and configuration reviews to ensure compliance with NIS2, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS standards.
  • Facilitate workshops on WAF best practices and OWASP Top 10 risks to support internal team knowledge.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

While the description below describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted
  • Engineering or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Networking/Telecoms, or Information System Security.
  • The knowledge of English is required.*
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in operational security and critical infrastructure protection.
  • F5 Advanced WAF and AVI WAF configuration for security rule optimization.
  • Checkpoint and Fortinet technologies for firewall management.
  • TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, and TLS protocols to mitigate MITM, SQL injection, and XSS attacks.
  • NIS2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, MITRE ATT&CK, and CIS Benchmarks to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Reasoned approach when investigating complex incidents and zero-day vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborative problem solving when working with SOC, Development, and Network teams.
  • Committed and supportive attitude when providing on-call support and training internal teams

*Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Professional working proficiency in English language is required

What's in it for you

Alongside a competitive compensation, we provide a comprehensive suite of flexible benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and long term success:

Health & Wellness A menu of flexible options for you and your family, including a 24/7 telemedicine service.

Mental Health Support Up to $5,000 per year for sessions with mental health practitioners, plus unlimited access through our Employee Assistance Program.

Financial Benefits A defined contribution pension plan and a range of additional financial perks.

Paid Volunteering Days Take time off to give back to the community.

Learning & Development Access to high quality training, personal development programs, and clear pathways for internal career progression across our global organization.

Work place flexibility - Hybrid work is available for most roles. You'll be required in the office at least three days per week, with one of those days being either a Monday or a Friday.

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