We are a medium-sized e-commerce company looking to enhance our network security. We need a skilled network security specialist to configure our firewall and conduct a thorough security audit. Here’s what we expect you to do:

1. Firewall Configuration:

• Set up and configure our firewall (currently using pfSense) to restrict unauthorized access.
• Create rules to block malicious traffic while allowing legitimate traffic.
• Ensure proper segmentation of our internal network to limit access to sensitive areas.

2. Network Security Audit:

• Conduct a comprehensive audit of our network infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities.
• Scan for open ports, misconfigurations, and potential entry points for attackers.
• Provide a detailed report of findings, including risk levels and recommended actions.

3. Intrusion Detection System (IDS):

• Implement an IDS to monitor network traffic for suspicious activity.
• Configure alerts for potential security breaches.

4. Recommendations:

• Provide a list of recommendations to improve our overall network security posture.
• Suggest tools or practices for ongoing monitoring and maintenance.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with firewalls and network security audits. Please include examples of similar projects you’ve worked on in your proposal.