Network & Security Engineer (F5 / Check Point / Palo Alto)

Felps Lisboa; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Felps Lisboa is seeking a Network & Security Engineer to join a Network Operations team, delivering regional network management including WAF, load balancers, routers, firewalls, and switches.

You will collaborate with central teams to resolve incidents, document changes, and maintain smooth operations. The role is based in Lisbon with a hybrid model (3 days on-site).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of solid hands-on experience in Firewall / Routing / Switching.
• F5 BIG-IP (LTM/ASM/WAF).
• Check Point and Palo Alto.
• Cisco.
• Web Proxy.
• Fluent English (daily work in a multicultural, international setting).
• Strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and monitor a regional network: WAF, load balancers, routers, firewalls and switches
• Work with central teams to resolve incidents and problems
• Document network changes and keep operations running smoothly

Skills

Firewall

Routing

Switching

F5 BIG-IP

Check Point

Palo Alto

Cisco

Web Proxy

Troubleshooting

Tools

AlgoSec

Fortinet

Juniper

Aruba

VMware NSX-T

Terraform

Ansible

Python

CCNA/CCNP

Job description

A community of passionate experts, bringing together deep technical expertise to help organisations scale, transform, and reach new levels of performance.

Our Expertise

Felps Group is an alliance of Pure Players, organised into four specialised Squads: Telecom, IT, Cybersecurity, and Change Management.

Each Squad is led by a Captain, a domain expert supporting consultants in mission selection, technical growth, and long-term career development.

At Felps Lisboa, we combine local market expertise with international delivery, placing high-impact talent into complex and evolving environments.

Our Approach

At Felps, the consultant is at the centre of everything we do.

We focus on delivering meaningful roles where consultants can contribute, grow, and have real impact — particularly in data, automation, and AI-driven transformation projects.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an inclusive, collaborative, and respectful environment.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including individuals with recognised disabilities (RQTH).

Do you want to work on large-scale network infrastructure for an international group operating in 50+ countries? Felps is looking for a Network & Security Engineer to join a Network Operations team working with local and global colleagues.

Lisbon, Portugal: hybrid with 3 days a week on-site

What you’ll do

• Manage, maintain and monitor a regional network: WAF, load balancers, routers, firewalls and switches
• Work with central teams to resolve incidents and problems
• Document network changes and keep operations running smoothly

Must have

• 3+ years of solid hands-on experience in Firewall / Routing / Switching
• F5 BIG-IP (LTM/ASM/WAF)
• Check Point and Palo Alto
• Cisco
• Web Proxy
• Fluent English (daily work in a multicultural, international setting)
• Strong troubleshooting skills

Nice to have

• AlgoSec, Fortinet, Juniper, Aruba
• VMware NSX-T
• Terraform, Ansible or Python
• CCNA / CCNP or other network or security certifications
• Data center network design and operation

We welcome candidates from outside Portugal who are open to relocating to Lisbon

Start: ASAP