Network Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hotfixes, and security configurations.
• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices, including IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection systems.
• Implement and maintain network security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement network and security best practices.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and support teams.
• Document network infrastructure, configurations, and procedures.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Network Engineer or Security Engineer.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and VLANs.
• Hands-on experience with network security technologies such as firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto), VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Experience with network monitoring tools (Nagios, SolarWinds, PRTG) and packet sniffers (Wireshark).
• Knowledge of security standards and compliance (PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Relevant certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Security+, CISSP) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills