Network Engineer-12 months contract

ESOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Singapore is looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer to manage firewall configurations and optimize network performance. The role requires a deep understanding of network security concepts and at least 7 years of experience in relevant fields. Candidates must have strong hands-on experience with Cisco and Checkpoint products, along with a Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field. This position offers opportunities for technical advancement and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in the relevant field.
• Good knowledge in Routing and Switching, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP protocols.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in troubleshooting network setups.

Responsibilities

• Configuring, managing, and maintaining Checkpoint firewalls.
• Developing and implementing firewall rules.
• Investigating issues related to firewall performance and security incidents.
• Supporting migration of applications to Checkpoint firewalls.

Skills

Network knowledge

Checkpoint firewalls

Cisco (Routing and Switching)

Cisco ACI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/Engineering/Related field

Tools

Cisco ISE

Juniper

Fortinet

Checkpoint Firewall products

Job description

Responsibilities

• Configuring, managing, and maintaining Checkpoint firewalls to protect the network perimeter and individual applications.
• Developing and implementing firewall rules to control network traffic based on business requirements and security policies.
• Investigating and resolving issues related to firewall performance, security incidents, and application connectivity.
• Supporting the migration of applications to Checkpoint firewalls, including network segmentation and firewall rule adjustments.
• Demonstrating expertise in network security concepts and best practices, including firewall design, security policies, and threat detection.
• Configuring and optimizing Cisco routers and switches for network performance and security.
• Implementing and managing routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
• Configuring and managing switching technologies such as VLANs, spanning tree, and Quality of Service (QoS).
• Designing and implementing network infrastructure based on Cisco technologies.
• Troubleshooting network issues related to routing, switching, and other network devices.
• Designing, planning, and implementing Cisco ACI solutions based on business requirements.
• Configuring and deploying Cisco ACI fabrics, including policies, application profiles, and VRFs.
• Implementing network segmentation using ACI technologies such as bridge domains and endpoint groups (EPGs).
• Integrating Cisco ACI with other network devices and applications, including firewalls and load balancers.
• Monitoring ACI performance, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing the network for performance and security.
• Maintaining detailed documentation of network configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Providing technical support and guidance to internal teams on ACI implementation and troubleshooting.
• Assist to establish best practices and policies for installing configuring maintaining and troubleshooting network devices.

Skills Requirement

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science /Engineering/ Related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in the relevant field.
• Good knowledge in Routing and Switching, routing protocols OSPF BGP EIGRP.
• In depth knowledge and hands on experience in troubleshooting network setup with Cisco ISE Cisco ACI Juniper Fortinet checkpoint Firewall products.
• Have configured both in standalone mode high availability configuration and virtualized mode.
• Certification CCNA Routing and Switching CCNP Routing and Switching.

Must-Have Skills

• Network knowledge, Checkpoint firewalls, Cisco (Routing and Switching), Cisco ACI.

Good to Have

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, F5 BigIP, Bluecoat proxy.