Administrador de Redes y Seguridad

Placements24; Región Centro; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, seeks an experienced Network and Security Administrator to join its IT department. The role focuses on securing and maintaining the company’s network infrastructure, ensuring availability, integrity, and confidentiality, and taking ownership of network operations.

You will design, implement, and maintain security solutions, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and lead security audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network administration and security.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, and switching.
• Experience with firewall configuration and management.
• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Certs such as CCNA, CCNP, Security+, CISSP desired.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Implement and manage network security measures to protect the network (IDS/IPS).
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity and security issues.
• Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.
• Perform regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Manage user access controls and identity management systems.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and expansions.
• Respond to security incidents and lead recovery efforts.
• Stay current with emerging network and security technologies and threats.
• Document network configurations, security measures, and procedures.

Skills

TCP/IP

Routing & Switching

Firewall configuration

Security best practices

IDS/IPS & SIEM

Cloud networking

Security certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related

Tools

IDS/IPS

SIEM

VPN

Firewall management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and skilled Network and Security Administrator to join their IT department in Guadalajara, Jalisco . This critical role involves managing and securing the company's network infrastructure, ensuring its availability, integrity, and confidentiality. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining network security solutions, as well as monitoring network performance and troubleshooting issues. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to take ownership of network operations and security within a dynamic organization. If you possess a strong blend of networking and security expertise, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Implement and manage security measures to protect the network from threats, including intrusion detection/prevention systems and endpoint security solutions.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity and security issues.
• Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.
• Perform regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Manage user access controls and identity management systems.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and expansions.
• Respond to security incidents and lead recovery efforts.
• Stay current with emerging network and security technologies and threats.
• Document network configurations, security measures, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network administration and security.
• Proven experience with network protocols, TCP/IP, routing, and switching.
• Strong knowledge of firewall configuration and management.
• Experience with security best practices and tools (e.g., IDS/IPS, SIEM, antivirus, VPN).
• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Security+, CISSP are highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan.
• Employees enjoy a collaborative work environment in our Guadalajara office and benefit from opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• The hybrid work model offers flexibility, balancing in-office collaboration with remote work.
• Join a team that is committed to maintaining a secure and efficient IT infrastructure.