Network Security Engineer

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer to design, implement, monitor, and support enterprise security infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in next-generation firewalls, SIEM platforms, cloud security, Zero Trust architecture, and modern cybersecurity operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with technologies such as Fortinet, SonicWall, Palo Alto Networks, SIEM solutions, SASE, SD-WAN, endpoint security, and threat detection platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise network security solutions

• Configure and administer Fortinet, SonicWall, and Palo Alto firewalls

• Implement and maintain VPNs, IPS/IDS, web filtering, NAT, ACLs, and segmentation policies

• Monitor security events using SIEM, XDR, and SOC monitoring platforms

• Investigate security incidents, perform threat analysis, and support incident response activities

• Manage firewall policies, security rules, and compliance controls

• Implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and identity-based security controls

• Support cloud security initiatives across AWS, Azure, and hybrid infrastructure

• Configure and support SD-WAN and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation activities

• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to secure enterprise environments

• Maintain security documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and audit records

• Participate in on-call rotations and critical incident handling

• GPU East-West and North-South traffic control and security

• AI networking and security integration expertise

• Understanding of AI infrastructure design and reference architectures

• SOP and runbook development and maintenance

• Incident, problem, and capacity management

• Business continuity and disaster recovery planning for AI workloads

• Proactive risk identification and mitigation to avoid business impact

• Compliance with industry frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO, etc.

Required Skills & Technologies

Firewall & Network Security

• Fortinet FortiGate

• SonicWall

• Palo Alto Networks

• Check Point (preferred)

• Cisco Firepower / ASA

• VPN Technologies (IPSec / SSL VPN)

• IDS/IPS

• Web Application Firewall (WAF)

• NAC (Network Access Control)

Modern Security Technologies

• Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)

• ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access)

• SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)

• SD-WAN Security

• SSE (Security Service Edge)

• CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker)

• Micro-segmentation

• Secure Remote Access Solutions

SIEM, SOC & Threat Detection

Experience with one or more:

• Splunk

• QRadar

• Microsoft Sentinel

• LogRhythm

• ArcSight

• Elastic SIEM

Knowledge of:

• SOC operations

• Threat hunting

• Log correlation

• MITRE ATT&CK framework

• Incident response

• Threat intelligence integration

Cloud & Infrastructure Security

• AWS Security

• Microsoft Azure Security

• Hybrid cloud networking

• Cloud firewall management

• Security Groups / NSGs

• Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Endpoint & Advanced Security

• EDR/XDR platforms

• CrowdStrike

• Microsoft Defender

• SentinelOne

• Endpoint hardening

• DLP (Data Loss Prevention)

• Email security solutions

Networking Fundamentals

Strong understanding of:

• TCP/IP

• Routing & Switching

• VLANs

• BGP / OSPF

• DNS / DHCP

• Load Balancing

• Network troubleshooting

Automation & Scripting (Preferred)

• Python

• PowerShell

• Bash scripting

• Security automation

• SOAR platforms

Preferred Certifications

• Fortinet NSE / FCP

• Palo Alto PCNSA / PCNSE

• CCNP Security

• CISSP

• CEH

• CompTIA Security+

• Microsoft SC Certifications

• AWS Security Specialty

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to work in high-pressure environments

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

• Strong documentation and reporting abilities

• Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement

Source: EU Remote Jobs (https://euremotejobs.com/job/network-security-engineer-2/)