IP NETWORK & SECURITY ENGINEER - DATA CENTER

IP NETWORK & SECURITY ENGINEER - DATA CENTER (HYBRID)

Portuguese company hires for remote / hybrid work

Location: Lisbon / Portugal

Seniority: MID / SENIOR

Working model: Hybrid (60% remote; 40% in person)

Language Requirements: Fluent Portuguese and English (C1)

Sector: Telecom

Instructions: Please submit your resume in English and include all skills and experience that meet the requirements of the position. This will significantly increase your chances of success.

 Who Are We Looking For?

If you're a networking expert with solid experience in BGP, MPLS, Firewalls, ACI, and Load Balancers, this opportunity is for you! We are seeking an IP Network & Security Engineer to work on data center projects within a telecom operator.

 Mandatory Requirements:

Strong expertise in networking, with deep knowledge of BGP, MPLS, Firewalls, ACI, and Load Balancers.
Experience in network design, particularly for voice and data center projects.
Proficiency in routing, switching, and firewall configuration.
Hands-on experience with:    
✔ Cisco ACI and ASR    
✔ F5 Load Balancers    
✔ Fortinet and Checkpoint Firewalls
Ability to work in a data center environment, integrating multiple platforms.
Previous experience in engineering teams.
Ability to integrate different services (IT, OSS, and others).
Basic security knowledge, considering security as a key aspect of the project while following established guidelines.
Problem-solving mindset, going beyond simple troubleshooting.

 Your Daily Responsibilities:

 Design and implement network solutions for data center environments, ensuring compliance with security standards.
 Define routing, switching, and firewall policies.

 Integrate services across IT, OSS, and other platforms.
 Collaborate with engineering and security teams to develop optimized and secure network solutions.
 Perform corrective actions when needed.
 Ensure best practices in network security and reliability, working alongside security specialists.

 Nice to Have:

Experience with data center monitoring tools (Zabbix, Nagios).
Basic understanding of network security principles (validation is handled by a dedicated security team).
Familiarity with network automation concepts.
Relevant certifications:    
✔ Cisco (CCNP or higher – Routing & Switching, ACI)   
✔ Fortinet (NSE4 or above)    
✔ Checkpoint (CCSA/CCSE)    
✔ F5 Load Balancers

 Additional Information:

Position Level: Intermediate to Senior.
Team Context: Working within a telecom operator, focusing on data center projects and service integration.
Security Collaboration: Works alongside security teams, ensuring compliance in designs, with final validation done by a dedicated team.
Growth Potential: While strong networking knowledge is required, there is room for skill development and career growth.

 If you're passionate about networking and security and want to work on challenging projects, this is the opportunity for you! 

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