Network Security Specialist

Jobtailor; Veneto; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Jobtailor is seeking a Network Security Engineer in Italy to implement and manage advanced security solutions. You will handle firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, WAFs, and EDR platforms, while maintaining security infrastructure and incident response.

Strong Linux skills and SIEM familiarity are essential. The role requires 3–5 years in network security, knowledge of Check Point, Fortinet, and Cisco FirePower, and a collaborative, analytic mindset.

Competenze

• 3–5 years of experience in Network Security.
• Strong knowledge of leading network security vendors (Check Point, Fortinet, Cisco FirePower).
• Experience managing Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, WAFs, and EDR solutions.
• Experience with Arista Networks infrastructures.
• Solid Linux administration skills.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, Elastic).
• Understanding of IAM, NAC, RBAC concepts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Mansioni

• Implement, configure, and manage network security solutions.
• Manage Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, WAFs, and EDR platforms.
• Maintain and upgrade security infrastructures.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design effective solutions.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.

Conoscenze

Network security

IP networking (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS

Linux administration

IAM/NAC/RBAC concepts

Incident response and monitoring

Analytical problem solving

Effective communication

Team collaboration

English proficiency (B2+)

Security certifications (nice to have)

Formazione

Degree in a STEM discipline

Strumenti

Check Point

Fortinet

Cisco FirePower

F5 BIG-IP

Arista Networks

Splunk

QRadar

Elastic

Descrizione del lavoro

Responsibilities

• Implementing, configuring, and managing network security solutions
• Managing Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, WAFs, and EDR platforms
• Maintaining and upgrading existing security infrastructures
• Monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents
• Managing access control through IAM, NAC, and RBAC solutions
• Performing vulnerability assessment activities and supporting remediation processes
• Configuring and managing Check Point, Fortinet, and Cisco FirePower solutions
• Working with F5 BIG-IP platforms
• Managing Arista Networks infrastructures, with a focus on VXLAN/EVPN, BGP, CloudVision, micro‑segmentation, ACLs, and 802.1X
• Collaborating with technical teams to analyze requirements and identify the most effective solutions
• Producing and maintaining technical documentation

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Network Security
• Strong knowledge of leading network security vendors, particularly Check Point, Fortinet, and Cisco FirePower
• Experience managing Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, WAFs, and EDR solutions
• Experience with, or operational knowledge of, Arista Networks infrastructures
• Good understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS networking protocols
• Solid Linux administration skills
• Familiarity with SIEM and monitoring platforms such as Splunk, QRadar, or Elastic
• Basic knowledge of vulnerability assessment and penetration testing methodologies
• Understanding of IAM, NAC, and RBAC concepts
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Team‑oriented mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent educational background
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
• Cloud Security expertise (Nice to Have)
• Knowledge of SASE solutions (Nice to Have)
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks technologies (Nice to Have)
• Industry certifications such as CCNA Security, CISSP, CEH, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, or equivalent (Nice to Have)
• Experience working within complex enterprise environments (Nice to Have)
• Advanced knowledge of F5 BIG‑IP solutions (Nice to Have)
• Experience with VXLAN/EVPN architectures and micro‑segmentation (Nice to Have)
• Familiarity with incident response and change management processes (Nice to Have)
• Experience working in Agile environments (Nice to Have)