KaarTech

Network Security Engineer

Dammam, Saudi ArabiaPosted 3 days ago

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Salary
AED 15k–25k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Engineering & Technology
Work mode
On site

About the role

Job Description: Network Security Engineer Experience: 3 - 8 Yrs Role Overview We are looking for a Network Security Engineer with hands-on experience in enterprise networking, firewall administration, VPN management, and network troubleshooting. The role involves maintaining secure network infrastructure, resolving security incidents, and implementing network security solutions. 1. Primary Skills – Must Have • Hands-on experience in configuring and managing enterprise firewalls, preferably Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Cisco. • Strong knowledge of networking concepts, including routing, switching, VLANs, BGP, and OSPF. • Experience in configuring and troubleshooting SSL VPN and IPsec VPN. • Practical experience with firewall policies, NAT, access controls, and network segmentation. • Ability to troubleshoot network connectivity, routing, DNS, and firewall-related issues. • Experience managing routers, switches, and enterprise network infrastructure. • Understanding of network security principles and secure network architecture. 2. Secondary Skills • Experience with Palo Alto GlobalProtect or equivalent remote-access VPN solutions. • Knowledge of network monitoring, security event analysis, and incident response. • Experience with SIEM platforms and network monitoring tools. • Understanding of vulnerability management, security patching, and risk assessment. • Knowledge of Zero Trust, least-privilege access, and identity-based security policies. • Familiarity with security standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, and PCI DSS. • Ability to document network configurations, troubleshoot incidents, and prepare technical reports. 3. Good to Have • Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE, CCIE, CISSP, or CISM. • Experience with Fortinet FortiGate, Cisco ASA/FTD, or Juniper security products. • Knowledge of network automation and scripting using Ansible or Python. • Experience with security technologies such as NAC and advanced threat prevention. • Exposure to cloud networking and hybrid network security environments. • Experience working with vendors, infrastructure teams, and security operations teams.

Requirements

Experience: 3 - 8 Yrs

Responsibilities

Maintain secure network infrastructure, resolve security incidents, and implement network security solutions including configuring and managing enterprise firewalls, VPN management, and network troubleshooting.

Skills

  • Enterprise firewalls configuration and management (Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Cisco)
  • Networking concepts: routing, switching, VLANs, BGP, OSPF
  • SSL VPN and IPsec VPN configuration and troubleshooting
  • Firewall policies, NAT, access controls, network segmentation
  • Troubleshooting network connectivity, routing, DNS, firewall issues
  • Routers and switches management for enterprise networks
  • Network security principles and secure architecture
  • Palo Alto GlobalProtect (or equivalent remote-access VPN)
  • Network monitoring, security event analysis, incident response
  • SIEM platforms and network monitoring tools
  • Vulnerability management, security patching, risk assessment
  • Zero Trust, least-privilege access, identity-based security policies
  • ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS familiarity
  • Documenting network configurations and preparing technical reports

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