Network Engineer Security & Load Balancing Specialist

Blackfluo.ai; Paris; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading technology company in France is seeking a skilled Network Engineer Security & Load Balancing Specialist. This role involves administering and securing the enterprise network infrastructure, including working with Cisco devices, F5 load balancers, and Palo Alto firewalls. Applicants should have over 6 years of experience with strong knowledge of DNS management and network monitoring tools like SolarWinds. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in network administration with hands-on expertise in Cisco routing and switching.
• Proficiency configuring and managing F5 BIG-IP load balancers.
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks and Check Point firewall administration.

Responsabilités

• Configure and maintain Cisco routers, switches, and wireless devices.
• Manage F5 BIG-IP load balancers for application performance.
• Deploy and manage Palo Alto and Checkpoint firewalls.

Connaissances

Cisco routing

F5 BIG-IP load balancers

Network security

DNS management

Network monitoring with SolarWinds

Formation

Relevant certifications (CCNA, CCNP, etc.)

Outils

Cisco devices

Palo Alto firewalls

Checkpoint firewalls

SolarWinds

Description du poste

Network Engineer Security & Load Balancing Specialist

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Network Engineer Security & Load Balancing Specialist

Managing, securing, and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure including F5 load balancers, Cisco routing and switching, Palo Alto and Checkpoint firewalls, DNS services, and network monitoring with SolarWinds

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to administer and secure our enterprise network infrastructure. This role encompasses configuration and management of F5 load balancers, Cisco network devices, Palo Alto and Checkpoint firewalls, along with core network services such as DNS and monitoring via SolarWinds.

You will ensure high availability, security, and optimal performance of network services, collaborating closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams.

Key Responsibilities

Network Infrastructure Management

• Configure, monitor, and maintain Cisco routers, switches, and wireless devices
• Manage and optimize F5 BIG-IP load balancers to ensure application availability and performance
• Administer DNS services, ensuring reliability and proper resolution across the enterprise

Network Security Administration

• Deploy, configure, and manage Palo Alto Networks and Checkpoint firewalls
• Implement security policies, VPNs, and access control lists (ACLs) to protect network boundaries
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, collaborating with cybersecurity teams

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Utilize SolarWinds and other network monitoring tools to track performance, availability, and faults
• Conduct network troubleshooting and root cause analysis for connectivity, performance, and security issues
• Perform capacity planning and network optimization based on monitoring insights

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, and operational documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal security standards and external regulatory requirements
• Participate in change management and incident response processes

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in network administration with hands-on expertise in Cisco routing and switching
• Proficiency configuring and managing F5 BIG-IP load balancers
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks and Check Point firewall administration
• Strong knowledge of DNS architecture and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools, preferably SolarWinds or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Palo Alto PCNSE, F5 Certified Administrator
• Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible)
• Understanding of network security frameworks and incident response best practices
• Knowledge of cloud networking and hybrid network architectures
• Experience with VPN technologies and network segmentation