Network Security Engineer

Uvation, Inc.; Malaysia; Remote; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Uvation, Inc. seeks an experienced Network Security Engineer to design, implement, monitor, and support enterprise security infrastructure across on‑premises, cloud and hybrid environments.

You will work with Fortinet, SonicWall, Palo Alto networks and SIEM tools to protect critical systems and data. The role covers Zero Trust architecture, threat detection, incident response and compliance across AWS, Azure and on‑premises networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor0s degree or higher in a relevant IT field.
• Strong knowledge of firewall and network security concepts.
• Experience with SIEM, log analysis and threat detection.
• Hands-on with cloud and hybrid security architectures.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust, ZTNA, SASE and SD‑WAN security.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and manage enterprise network security solutions.
• Configure Fortinet, SonicWall and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Implement VPNs, IPS/IDS, web filtering and segmentation policies.
• Monitor security events with SIEM/XDR/SOC tools.
• Lead incident response, threat hunting and vulnerability remediation.

Skills

Fortinet FortiGate

SonicWall

Palo Alto Networks

Check Point

Cisco Firepower / ASA

VPN Technologies

IDS/IPS

Web Application Firewall

NAC

Zero Trust Architecture

ZTNA

SASE

SD‑WAN Security

SSE

CASB

Micro‑segmentation

IAM

EDR/XDR

CrowdStrike

Microsoft Defender

SentinelOne

Python

PowerShell

Bash scripting

SOAR platforms

MITRE ATT&CK

Incident response

Education

Bachelor0s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

Microsoft Sentinel

LogRhythm

ArcSight

Elastic SIEM

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer to design, implement, monitor, and support enterprise security infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in next-generation firewalls, SIEM platforms, cloud security, Zero Trust architecture, and modern cybersecurity operations.

The role requires hands‑on experience with technologies such as Fortinet, SonicWall, Palo Alto Networks, SIEM solutions, SASE, SD‑WAN, endpoint security, and threat detection platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise network security solutions
• Configure and administer Fortinet, SonicWall, and Palo Alto firewalls
• Implement and maintain VPNs, IPS/IDS, web filtering, NAT, ACLs, and segmentation policies
• Monitor security events using SIEM, XDR, and SOC monitoring platforms
• Investigate security incidents, perform threat analysis, and support incident response activities
• Manage firewall policies, security rules, and compliance controls
• Implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and identity‑based security controls
• Support cloud security initiatives across AWS, Azure, and hybrid infrastructure
• Configure and support SD‑WAN and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation activities
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to secure enterprise environments
• Maintain security documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and audit records
• Participate in on‑call rotations and critical incident handling
• GPU East‑West and North‑South traffic control and security
• AI networking and security integration expertise
• Understanding of AI infrastructure design and reference architectures
• SOP and runbook development and maintenance
• Incident, problem, and capacity management
• Business continuity and disaster recovery planning for AI workloads
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation to avoid business impact
• Compliance with industry frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO, etc.

Required Skills & Technologies

Firewall & Network Security

• Fortinet FortiGate
• SonicWall
• Palo Alto Networks
• Check Point (preferred)
• Cisco Firepower / ASA
• VPN Technologies (IPSec / SSL VPN)
• IDS/IPS
• Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• NAC (Network Access Control)

Modern Security Technologies

• Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
• ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access)
• SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)
• SD‑WAN Security
• SSE (Security Service Edge)
• CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker)
• Micro‑segmentation
• Secure Remote Access Solutions

SIEM, SOC & Threat Detection

Experience with one or more:

• Splunk
• QRadar
• Microsoft Sentinel
• LogRhythm
• ArcSight
• Elastic SIEM

Knowledge of:

• SOC operations
• Threat hunting
• Log correlation
• MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Incident response
• Threat intelligence integration

Cloud & Infrastructure Security

• AWS Security
• Microsoft Azure Security
• Hybrid cloud networking
• Cloud firewall management
• Security Groups / NSGs
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Endpoint & Advanced Security

• EDR/XDR platforms
• CrowdStrike
• Microsoft Defender
• SentinelOne
• Endpoint hardening
• DLP (Data Loss Prevention)
• Email security solutions

Networking Fundamentals

Strong understanding of:

• TCP/IP
• Routing & Switching
• VLANs
• BGP / OSPF
• DNS / DHCP
• Load Balancing
• Network troubleshooting

Automation & Scripting (Preferred)

• Python
• PowerShell
• Bash scripting
• Security automation
• SOAR platforms

Preferred Certifications

• Fortinet NSE / FCP
• Palo Alto PCNSA / PCNSE
• CCNP Security
• CISSP
• CEH
• CompTIA Security+
• Microsoft SC Certifications
• AWS Security Specialty

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in high‑pressure environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities
• Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement