Senior Network Security Engineer
We are seeking a skilled and passionate senior Senior Network Security Engineer to join our team in Porto. The Senior Network Security Engineer will be responsible for setting up, configuring, and supporting the CORE network infrastructure, including firewalls, HLB, DNS, proxies, and more. The role involves designing network solutions, troubleshooting, and optimizing the network environment while introducing automation services. The candidate will also participate in infrastructure and business projects, ensuring secure and efficient network operations.
You will champion a security-first culture, participate in initiatives that protect client platforms and data, reduce risk exposure, strengthen defenses, and continuously improve the client's overall security posture.
Responsibilities
Set up, configure, and support CORE network infrastructure (firewalls, HLB, DNS, GLB, IP, proxies, etc.)
Create network designs based on infrastructure and application requirements
Participate in network design reviews for infrastructure and segmentation
Review, implement, and enhance the network environment
Maintain and update documentation of corporate network implementations
Provide L3-level troubleshooting for network systems
Support network projects by delivering required infrastructure and documentation
Perform vulnerability assessments, validation, and upgrades on network systems and applications
Maintain processes like configuration management and infrastructure monitoring
Optimize current network implementations and introduce automation services
Qualifications
Minimum of 12 years of experience in network security or a related field
Extensive experience with CheckPoint and Palo Alto technologies, including:
CheckPoint VSX and high-end appliances
Palo Alto Panorama, Prisma, IAF, and SD-WAN.
Experience with F5 technologies
Experience with Cloudflare product management
Knowledge of AlgoSec products
Strong knowledge of routing and switching technologies (BGP, ISIS, OSPF, VRF, MPLS, GRE, IPSEC, OTV)
Excellent understanding of TCP/IP protocols, DNS (Infoblox), and QoS
Automation and development skills (Python, Ansible, Bash, Netbrain, Terraform)
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications
CheckPoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE).
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).
F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS).
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related disciplines.
Additional Information
Flexibility for regular travel to Paris or Brussels (at least once per quarter)
Teleworking is possible, with a minimum of 8 days per month on-site
Porto
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