Senior Network Security Engineer

Start Date: Asap

End Date: 31/12/2026

Work Model: Hybrid – typically 3 days on-site and 2 days remote, to be agreed with the manager

Role Overview:

As a Senior Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in protecting the IT environment. You will design, operate, and continuously improve network security solutions in a highly available production environment, applying strict no-downtime principles.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain Checkpoint, Checkpoint Maestro Hyperscale, and Palo Alto firewalls in line with no-downtime principles.

• Manage and execute projects aimed at improving network security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve firewall issues in a live production environment.
• Build and maintain a firewall lab/test environment comparable to production setups.
• Resolve incidents involving adjacent network devices.
• Design and implement new security principles to protect the IT environment from external threats.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in network security.

• Extensive knowledge of routing protocols, with strong expertise in OSPF.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Checkpoint and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Strong knowledge of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking.
• CCSA certification (or equivalent).
• CCSE certification (or equivalent).
• CCSM certification is a plus.
• CCME certification is a plus.
• Experience working with Linux and Windows servers in a networked environment.
• Proven experience in maintaining and debugging network equipment.
• Experience with Checkpoint R81.x / R82.x.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Requirements:

• Explicit confirmation that the candidate agrees with a hybrid setup (typically 3 days on-site, 2 days remote).

• Core Technical Fit: Strong hands-on experience with Checkpoint (incl. Maestro/Hyperscale) and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Network Knowledge: Solid L2/L3 networking knowledge and practical experience with OSPF.
• Ability to troubleshoot across firewall and adjacent network components.
• Certifications: CCSA & CCSE.