Cybersecurity Network Engineer

The Cybersecurity Network Engineer is responsible for a full lifecycle of network management and support, requiring expert technical knowledge and continuous operational engagement. I. Design, Implementation, and Project Leadership Network Architecture: Design, implement, and optimize network solutions across various industries and environments. Deployment: Install and configure core network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN gateways, and wireless LAN controllers, to facilitate efficient communication and wireless access. Strategic Planning: Lead high-priority network projects, such as Tech-Refresh initiatives, and participate in transition planning for new network and security systems. Requirement Analysis: Evaluate user and organizational requirements by analyzing communication needs, software usage, and security concerns to suggest and deliver appropriate network protocol services. II. Operations, Maintenance, and Optimization Day-to-Day Management: Perform daily network and security operations, including managing routers, switches, and other network devices. Maintenance & Upgrades: Schedule and perform network maintenance activities, including security configurations, patches, system upgrades, and hardware checks. Performance Monitoring: Monitor network performance metrics to identify bottlenecks and implement strategies to optimize network efficiency and performance. Capacity Planning: Provide timely and accurate reports on network capacity planning and analyze system resource utilization. III. Security and Risk Management Security Implementation: Implement and maintain security measures to protect systems from cyber threats and unauthorized access. Vulnerability Control: Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability reviews on network infrastructure. Incident Handling: Handle and resolve incidents related to cyber threats and data breaches. IV. Troubleshooting and Support Expert Support: Provide expert-level technical support and serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex enterprise network environments. Incident Response: Respond to network incidents according to severity level and meet services level requirements. Troubleshoot and resolve critical network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining user productivity. On-Call Duty: Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation (L2 standby support) and critical network escalations, ensuring timely response and adherence to SLA requirements. V. Documentation and Collaboration Documentation: Maintain and update network diagrams, configuration records, inventory, RMA records, and incident reports. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery. Stakeholder Management: Work closely with third-party vendors, telecommunication operators, ISPs, and other service providers. Strong communication is crucial when working with many vendors and customers. Education: Diploma or Degree in a relevant field, with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering being preferred . Experience: 3+ years of experience in network engineering in medium to large organizations is specified for a senior role. Extensive experience in enterprise-level network design, implementation, and troubleshooting is sought. Starting as a Network Administrator is a common career path. Technical Skills: Expert knowledge of network technologies is essential, including routing, switching, firewalls, FTTH, SASE, and SD-WAN. Foundational knowledge of Cisco and Alcatel switches, routers, and wireless technologies is required. Certifications: Advanced certifications are preferred , such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE , Fortinet FCP/FCSS or NSE5,6,7 or 8 equivilent. Huawei HCIP/HCIE , NCE , or Aruba ACCP certifications. There is a commitment to continuous learning and obtaining required certifications to support customers and operational needs. Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex network-related issues efficiently and creatively. Excellent communication and customer interaction skills , being adept at explaining technical concepts to diverse audiences (stakeholder management). Must be an adaptable team player capable of working independently. #J-18808-Ljbffr