Senior Network and Security Engineer

We are hiring a “ Senior   Network and Security Engineer”  to contribute to top-tier projects in Turkey and the EMEA region.

Responsibilities

• Taking an active role in the design and implementation of customer network and security infrastructures
• Researching, designing and defining secure, scalable and optimal network and security architectures in line with business and operational needs
• Install, configure, test and troubleshoot network and security devices like routers, switches, NGFWs, IPS, Proxies etc. in order to deliver high quality services to customers
• Managing and maintaining the company and customer network and security infrastructures
• Providing high quality support for network and security related issues and requests coming from customers
• Escalate problems (when required) to the appropriately experienced party. Work with the vendors when required
• Sharing information within the company and customers by following the literature on the products and the announcements of the vendors
• Preparing architectural documentation, design guidelines and configuration standards
• Preparing High-Level Design (HLD) documents that define the strategic architecture of network topologies
• Managing end-to-end Low-Level Design (LLD) processes, including device configuration details, port planning and IP addressing schemes

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering, information systems, or related fields
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Network and Security Engineer, preferably worked in customer facing organizations
• Technical knowledge and experience in implementing new network and security architectures and optimizing the current infrastructures including facilities, datacenters, offices and buildings
• Technical knowledge and experience in architectural planning and implementation of multi-site network infrastructures
• Ability to produce HLD and LLD documentation and manage design processes end-to-end
• Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stack and security concepts in an inter-networking environment
• Deep knowledge in LAN / WAN technologies (VLAN, STP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VXLAN, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience in one of well-known SD-WAN and SASE solution like Versa, Fortinet, Cisco, Palo Alto, etc
• Experience of managing NGFW, VPN, Proxy, IPS / IDS, WAF, load balancers in hybrid structures
• Excellent troubleshooting capabilities and solid problem-solving skills with proactive approach
• Experience on Network Performance and Security Monitoring tools
• Experience on Linux operating system with basic level

Soft Skills

• Very good in customer communication, self-confident to manage crisis situations
• Experienced in project follow-up and prone to teamwork
• Willing to create high quality documentation for customers and the company
• Very good command of English both written and spoken
• Military service should be completed for male candidates
• No restrictions for travelling both inside Turkey and abroad temporarily

Preferred Certifications

• CCNP or similar level vendor certificates, CCIE is preferred
• Fortinet NSE6 or higher
• Azure and AWS Networking Certificates are desirable
• Versa Networks SD-WAN Certificates are highly desirable

Nice to Have

• Experience with Fortinet products including FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer and Fortigate NGFW models
• Knowledge and experience in cloud networking (Azure, AWS or Google) is highly desirable
• Experience with IXP colocation, cross connect services is a plus
• Experience with DLP, web and email security, endpoint security, cyber security products is a plus
• Experience in scripting/automation for network services is a plus