Remote-Ready Network & Security Engineer (pfSense/OPNsense)

CONVOTIS Iberia; Alicante; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Flexible compensation benefits

Training programs

English classes

Professional certifications

Job summary

CONVOTIS Iberia is seeking an experienced network security professional to manage and document VPNs, firewall rules, and complex network designs across projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on pfSense/OPNsense expertise, BGP, Proxmox, IPv4/IPv6, and a commitment to clean documentation. Fluent English and Spanish are required, with German a plus; hybrid work and ongoing training are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience (excluding educational programs and internships).
• Deep hands-on knowledge of pfSense and OPNsense.
• Experience with IPSec VPNs and dynamic routing protocols (e.g., BGP).
• Proxmox networking experience and familiarity with switches (Dell preferred).
• Strong IPv4/IPv6 handling and network automation basics (Ansible, Python, Bash).
• Ability to document configurations clearly and maintainables.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• You manage network and firewall topics across CONVOTIS / MCON, from day-to-day operations to project work.
• You implement and document IPSec VPNs and firewall rules on pfSense and OPNsense.
• You design and document network environments for customer/internal projects with thorough documentation.
• You troubleshoot advanced issues including deep packet analysis, routing, switching, and VPN connectivity.
• You introduce basic network automation to streamline deployments (Ansible, Python, Bash).
• You collaborate with the SOC team to analyze firewall logs and mitigate incidents.
• You train and onboard colleagues and share knowledge within the team.
• You propose improvements to configurations and technical details.
• You participate in shift duties with NOC/SOC Operations Team (nights, weekends, holidays).
• You may take on tasks beyond core role to broaden knowledge or aid colleagues.

Skills

pfSense

OPNsense

IPSec VPNs

BGP

Proxmox networking

IPv4/IPv6

Network automation

Documentation

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Tools

Ansible

Python

Bash

Job description

CONVOTIS Iberia is seeking an experienced network security professional to manage and document VPNs, firewall rules, and complex network designs across projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on pfSense/OPNsense expertise, BGP, Proxmox, IPv4/IPv6, and a commitment to clean documentation. Fluent English and Spanish are required, with German a plus; hybrid work and ongoing training are available.