Network Security Engineer

Position Title: Network Security Engineer

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Role Overview

Interspence Solutions is seeking a skilled and dedicated Network Security Engineer to manage and maintain network security infrastructure for a major US-based Oil & Gas client. The role involves hands-on administration of firewalls, wireless networks, and switches, ensuring robust protection against unauthorized access and cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

Firewalls Palo Alto / FortiGate

• Design & Implementation: Design, configure, and implement security solutions using Fortinet and Palo Alto products for various client environments.
• Firewall Management: Deploy, manage, and maintain firewalls, including configuring security policies, NAT, and VPNs.
• Network Protocol Expertise: Proficiently work with network protocols like TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, and OSPF.
• Security Monitoring & Threat Detection: Monitor network traffic, security logs, and other systems to detect and respond to security threats.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex network and security issues, including firewall configurations and connectivity problems.
• Incident Response: Lead efforts to respond to network security incidents, ensuring rapid resolution and effective communication.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for network configurations, procedures, and security policies.
• Customer Support: Provide technical support and guidance to customers and internal teams on Fortinet and Palo Alto solutions.

Fortiswitch / Fortinac

• Configuration & Deployment: Set up, configure, and deploy FortiSwitch devices within the network, often with a focus on integrating them with existing FortiGate deployments.
• Security Integration: Leverage the Fortinet Security Fabric to apply unified security policies, gaining visibility and control over devices connected to the FortiSwitch.
• Security Policy Enforcement: Work to implement and enforce security policies that extend from the FortiGate to the FortiSwitch.
• Software Development/QA: Working with the development team to ensure the quality and functionality of the FortiNAC product through testing.
• Network Engineering: Designing, deploying, and managing network access policies, including 802.1X, on networks that utilize FortiNAC.
• System Administration: Monitoring FortiNAC devices, viewing and registering known devices, and managing logs and reports within the system.
• Policy Implementation: Configuring device profiles and network access policies that use user roles, device types, and network locations to control access.

Peplinks

• Deploy and manage Peplink SD-WAN solutions across 50+ enterprise branch offices, leveraging SpeedFusion technology to improve WAN reliability and performance.
• Use InControl central management platform to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot a global fleet of Peplink and Pepwave devices.
• Provide Tier 2/3 technical support for complex network connectivity issues, including WAN, LAN, and VPN configurations using Peplink hardware.
• Diagnose network issues related to Peplink hardware and software, connectivity problems, and VPN configurations.
• Maintain an internal knowledge base to improve support team efficiency and document common resolutions.
• Timely renewal of the subscription of the Peplinks.

Switches Dell / Cisco

• Configure interfaces and VLANs
• Assign ports and access lists to VLANs
• Perform basic switch troubleshooting

Key Requirements

• 3–4 years of hands-on experience in network security
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of networking and security fundamentals
• Proven hands-on experience with Fortinet products (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer) and Palo Alto Networks platforms.
• Security Fabric Integration: Skill in integrating FortiNAC with other Fortinet products, such as FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitch, and FortiAuthenticator
• Experience with Dell switches.
• Troubleshooting: Advanced network diagnostics, packet analysis, and problem resolution.

Other Requirements

• Peplink Networking: SD-WAN, SpeedFusion, InControl, VPN (IPSec, PepVPN), QoS, VLANs, OSPF, BGP
• Hardware: Peplink Balance and MAX routers, Pepwave devices