Network Security Engineer

We are looking for a Network Security Engineer to work in Lisbon who's eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity! Apply here

About KWAN

We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.

What is this challenge about

• Ensure the operational maintenance of network security infrastructures, with a strong focus on quality, productivity, and security.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot security and network-related issues, identifying the root causes of malfunctions and traffic flow blockages.

• Implement, manage, and maintain security policies and firewall rules.

• Create, modify, review, and optimize firewall security rules according to business and security requirements.

• Propose and implement improvements to existing security policies and processes.

• Define and apply best practices for security policy management.

• Provide technical expertise, support, advice, and guidance in the area of network security.

• Collaborate with experts from other technical domains, including Networking, Infrastructure, Systems, and Security.

• Ensure compliance with relevant IT security, quality, and operational standards.

• Manage operational activities such as requests, incidents, changes, and technical documentation.

• Ensure the required level of service quality in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

• Contribute to network segmentation and micro-segmentation initiatives.

What we are looking for

• 1 year of proven experience as a Network Security Engineer.

• Professional experience in Network Security / Network Engineering.

• Hands-on experience with firewall security rules and policies.

• Knowledge of Palo Alto and/or Fortinet firewalls.

• Knowledge or experience with network segmentation and micro-segmentation technologies.

• Experience with VMware NSX-T / VCF 9 is highly valued.

• Good understanding of network concepts, traffic flows, protocols, and connectivity troubleshooting.

• Experience working in an IT production environment.

• Familiarity with IT operational processes, including incident, request, change management, and documentation.

• Ability to analyse problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.

• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with different technical teams.

• Strong awareness of IT security best practices and standards.

• Fluency in English (minimum B2).

Do you meet most of the position requirements? Then grab this opportunity and apply now!

What we offer

• A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.

• A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.

• An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.

• A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.

- A relocation package and visa sponsorship for all our international hires.

Some Words From Our Colleagues

“At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.”
 - Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN

Grab this opportunity, apply now!

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