IT Network and Security Engineer (12 months)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and support LAN, WAN, and wireless network infrastructure.
• Maintain and monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, and latency).
• Configure and install firewalls, switches, routers, and other networking devices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement and enforce network security best practices.
• Conduct capacity planning and recommend infrastructure upgrades.
• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations and procedures.
• Participate in network-related incident response and change management.
• Provide mentorship when needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 3+ years of experience in network engineering or related field
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking hardware.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, BGP, OSPF, and other core networking concepts.
• Experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and security best practices.

Preferred Certifications (a plus):

• Cisco Certified Network Associate/Professional (CCNA/CCNP)
• Juniper Networks Certified Specialist
• CompTIA Network+
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking