Network & Firewall Engineer

Role & responsibilities

1. Network Infrastructure Management

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize LAN/WAN connectivity across all office locations.
  
• Perform regular network health checks and proactively resolve performance and connectivity issues.
  

2. Security & Network Segmentation

• Design, implement, and manage VLAN-based network segregation to ensure departmental isolation and enhanced security.
  
• Configure, manage, and optimize Fortinet Firewalls, including security policies, VPNs, and advanced threat protection features.
  

3. Remote Access & VPN Management

• Ensure secure, reliable, and high-availability VPN configurations to support remote and hybrid workforce productivity.
  

4. Wireless Network Optimization

• Deploy, standardize, and maintain corporate Wi-Fi infrastructure across all locations to ensure consistent coverage, performance, and security.
  

5. Incident Management & Alerting

• Implement real-time incident alerting mechanisms (email and system notifications) to minimize response time and operational impact.
  

6. SD-WAN Deployment & Support

• Support, troubleshoot, and assist in the end-to-end deployment of SD-WAN solutions for optimized bandwidth utilization and cost efficiency.
  

7. Reporting & Network Visibility

• Develop and maintain centralized dashboards and reports providing insights into network health, performance, utilization, and security threats.
  

8. Physical Layer Integrity

• Perform structured cabling inspections and cable testing to identify and resolve physical layer connectivity issues.
  

9. Benchmarking & Standardization

• Evaluate existing network features and configurations against industry best practices and standards to drive continuous improvement and standardization.
  

10. Cross-Team Collaboration

• Coordinate with internal backend teams and external partners to provide escalated support for BAU operations and project-based initiatives.

Preferred candidate profile

• 35 years

  in network administration.
• Hands-on experience with

  Fortinet Firewall

  ,

  SD-WAN

  , VLAN, and VPN setups.
• Strong knowledge of

  LAN/WAN

  , routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
• Familiarity with

  network monitoring tools

  and alert systems.
• Ability to implement

  industry-standard configurations

  and security best practices.