Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Key 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.