• Design, implement, and maintain network security architectures and solutions
• Administer and optimize firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network access controls
• Monitor network traffic and investigate security incidents
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams on security initiatives
• Participate in security audits and continuous improvement programs
• Support incident response and forensic investigations when required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in network security or cybersecurity roles
• Hands-on experience with enterprise firewall technologies (Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, Cisco, or similar)
• Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and VPN technologies
• Knowledge of SIEM, IDS/IPS, NAC, and security monitoring tools
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts is considered an advantage
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP Security, NSE, Palo Alto, CISSP, or equivalent are a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good command of English

• Opportunity to work in a leading international automotive environment
• Access to innovative technologies and large-scale projects
• Professional development and certification opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• International and collaborative work environment

Antal is the leader in EMEA & Asia Executive Search & Selection with a network of over 120 fully-staffed offices in more than 30 countries, recruiting talent in a range of industry sectors & skill functions. Since inception in 1993 Antal has placed executives in over 75 countries and offers clients a choice of recruitment & staffing solutions from Retained Executive Search, Search & Selection to Contingent executive recruiters combine their recruitment knowledge, search skills, proven headhunting & selection methodologies with knowledge & experience of your industry to deliver a truly value added service. Your Antal Recruiter actively shares information, knowledge & experience across our global network adding extensive cross sector and multi-geographic reach when recruiting with the efficiency of a single contact point. In Romania Antal has offices in 5 major cities as follows: Bucharest, Iasi, Arad, Cluj and Timisoara. Antal Iasi office is covering N-E of Romania and all strategic sectors and disciplines.