Mid-Level Network & Security Engineer

Requirements

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), JNCIA, or equivalent certifications.
• Additional certifications (e.g., Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Fortinet, AWS Certified Security Specialty) are a plus.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in network engineering or security roles.
• Proven experience with network devices (routers, switches, firewalls) and security technologies (IDS/IPS, VPN, NDR, WAF, Load Balancers).
• Experience with cloud networks and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and network troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in firewall and VPN technologies (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco FTD).
• Experience with network switches & routers (Cisco, Juniper, Huawei)
• Experience with SDN (Cisco ACI)
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, Wireshark).
• Experience with Load Balancers/WAF (F5, Array)
• Experience with NAC (Cisco ISE, Forescout)
• Familiarity with network security best practices, encryption technologies, and secure network design.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Python scripting).
• Experience with DNS Security (F5, Infoblox)
• Familiarity with security Email Security tools (e.g., Fortimail, Proofpoint).
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)