Network Engineer

Requirements

Network EngineerKey Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise LAN/WAN, VPN, and cloud network infrastructure.

• Configure and maintain firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Check Point) and other network security appliances.

• Monitor network traffic and security events using IDS/IPS, SIEM, and firewall logs.

• Troubleshoot network outages, latency issues, and connectivity failures.

• Implement network segmentation, NAT, ACLs, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).

• Ensure firewall rule policies are compliant with security standards.

• Participate in change management and incident response processes.

• Document configurations, topologies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Collaborate with other teams for secure deployments of servers, applications, and cloud resources.

• Provide L2/L3 support for network security issues and escalations.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 3–6 years of hands-on experience in network and firewall engineering.

• Proficient in managing firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, FortiGate, Cisco, Sophos).

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, subnets, DNS, DHCP, VPNs (IPSec/SSL), and network troubleshooting.

• Experience with security protocols and best practices (NIST, ISO, CIS).

• Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is a plus.

• Certifications : CCNP Security, Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE4/5, or similar.