Trainee
Yokogawa
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Not just a job, but a career
Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About The Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Job Responsibility
1- Design, configure, implement, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, and monitoring systems.
2- Check/Update configuration of all DMZ switches, routers, firewalls as per documented policy
3- Review log for all DMZ firewalls, routers, switches, and Intrusion Protection System.
4- Manage, monitor, and maintain FortiGate, Juniper, and Sophos firewalls – including security policies, VPNs, NAT, and intrusion prevention.
5- Configure and support Cisco and Hirschmann industrial switches, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
6- Oversee and maintain Network Monitoring Stations using tools like WhatsUp Gold, with regular health checks and performance reporting.
7- Conduct risk assessments, patch management, and ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
8- Respond to network incidents and service interruptions, providing root cause analysis and corrective actions.
9- Collaborate with IT/security teams for firewall policy management, segmentation, and access control
10- Document configurations, network diagrams, and change control procedures.
Job Qualifications & Experience
1- Bachelor's degree in science (Information security and network)
2- Entry-level professional in the IT Security domain
Job Skills & Competencies
1- Has certification in CCNAv7 introduction to network, Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials from Cisco.
2- Has certification in AI for cybersecurity from Cybernet.
3- Has experience for IT Security and Risk Management, Security Operation, Risk Management & Compliance, Security Monitoring
4- Has expertise in using SIEM tools (such as Kaspersky AV, Microsoft Defender EDR, Forcepoint DLP and Proxy, Akamai DNS and QRadar) for continuous monitoring and analysis of security events in organization.
Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.
Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Yokogawa
about our Employee Referral process!
Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About The Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Job Responsibility
1- Design, configure, implement, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, and monitoring systems.
2- Check/Update configuration of all DMZ switches, routers, firewalls as per documented policy
3- Review log for all DMZ firewalls, routers, switches, and Intrusion Protection System.
4- Manage, monitor, and maintain FortiGate, Juniper, and Sophos firewalls – including security policies, VPNs, NAT, and intrusion prevention.
5- Configure and support Cisco and Hirschmann industrial switches, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
6- Oversee and maintain Network Monitoring Stations using tools like WhatsUp Gold, with regular health checks and performance reporting.
7- Conduct risk assessments, patch management, and ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
8- Respond to network incidents and service interruptions, providing root cause analysis and corrective actions.
9- Collaborate with IT/security teams for firewall policy management, segmentation, and access control
10- Document configurations, network diagrams, and change control procedures.
Job Qualifications & Experience
1- Bachelor's degree in science (Information security and network)
2- Entry-level professional in the IT Security domain
Job Skills & Competencies
1- Has certification in CCNAv7 introduction to network, Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials from Cisco.
2- Has certification in AI for cybersecurity from Cybernet.
3- Has experience for IT Security and Risk Management, Security Operation, Risk Management & Compliance, Security Monitoring
4- Has expertise in using SIEM tools (such as Kaspersky AV, Microsoft Defender EDR, Forcepoint DLP and Proxy, Akamai DNS and QRadar) for continuous monitoring and analysis of security events in organization.
Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.
Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Yokogawa
about our Employee Referral process!
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