Junior Network Security Engineer

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in network administration, IT support, or a junior network/security engineering role.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing/switching basics, DNS/DHCP).
• Exposure to firewall technologies (Cisco ASA, Fortinet FortiGate, or similar).
• Basic understanding of VPNs and remote connectivity concepts.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory administration.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset and willingness to learn under pressure.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal (English required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Entry-level certifications such as CCNA, Fortinet NSE1–3, or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900).
• Exposure to load balancers (F5, Citrix ADC) or SD-WAN concepts.
• Basic scripting/automation exposure (PowerShell, Python, or Ansible).
• Prior experience in a Service Desk, NOC, or technical support environment.
• Familiarity with ITIL-based service management practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in configuring and maintaining Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls (ASA/Fortinet) under senior engineer guidance.
• Support day-to-day monitoring of network and firewall health, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Help implement and troubleshoot VPNs, basic firewall policies, NAT rules, and access control lists.
• Participate in the deployment and support of Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, including basic policy and UTM profile configuration.
• Assist with load balancer (F5/Citrix ADC) configuration tasks such as creating virtual servers, pools, and health monitors under supervision.
• Support Azure cloud networking tasks — creating VMs, VNets, subnets, NSGs, and basic resource group management.
• Contribute to documentation: configuration guides, network diagrams, and basic runbooks.
• Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and operational readiness checks for new deployments.
• Respond to and resolve tickets related to connectivity, VPN access, and basic network issues within SLA.
• Manage Microsoft 365 / Azure Active Directory tasks such as user/device management and basic security settings.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams (infrastructure, vendors, stakeholders) on project delivery.
• Continuously build technical knowledge through certifications and on-the-job mentorship.

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