Network Security Engineer | Megamax | 100% Remote (Work From Home)

Megamax; United States; Remote; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Megamax is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to design, secure, and maintain enterprise networks in a fully remote role. You will configure FortiGate firewalls, manage LAN/WAN, and optimize SD-WAN across distributed environments. Strong English communication and 30-day notice are required.

The role offers remote work flexibility, competitive compensation, and visibility within a premier global IT services enterprise. Immediate joiners preferred with up to 30 days notice.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Telecommunications, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional experience in network engineering, infrastructure administration, and network security.
• Strong hands‑on operational expertise in enterprise routing and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, VLANs).
• Comprehensive practical experience managing LAN/WAN infrastructures, wireless networking, and SD-WAN solutions.

Aufgaben

• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain robust enterprise routing and switching architectures across distributed networks.
• Administer and secure LANs and WANs for high availability and low latency.
• Implement, manage, and optimize wireless networking infrastructures and corporate Wi-Fi access solutions.
• Deploy, configure, and manage SD-WAN topologies and connectivity tunnels.
• Configure, monitor, and harden FortiGate firewalls, security policies, VPN tunnels, and threat protection services.
• Conduct network performance monitoring, bandwidth optimization, and periodic vulnerability assessments.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity teams, and IT support squads on incident resolution.
• Maintain meticulous network topology diagrams, firewall rule change logs, SOPs, and audit records.

Kenntnisse

OSPF

BGP

VLANs

FortiGate

Remote collaboration

Network security

SD-WAN

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Networking

Tools

Python

Ansible

PRTG

SolarWinds

Zabbix

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

Megamax is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Network Security Engineer with 5+ years of professional experience to join our technology team on a 100% remote (work-from-home) basis. In this critical network infrastructure and security role, you will be responsible for designing, securing, and maintaining robust routing and switching architectures, local and wide area networks, wireless systems, SD-WAN deployments, and FortiGate firewalls. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in enterprise networking and perimeter security to deliver uncompromised uptime and cyber resilience. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, remote flexibility, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global IT services enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Network Security Engineer supporting advanced network infrastructure at Megamax on a fully remote basis, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of network routing, switching, wireless connectivity, SD-WAN links, and firewall security policies. Your day-to-day responsibilities include configuring and troubleshooting FortiGate firewalls, managing LAN and WAN environments, optimizing wireless networking performance, monitoring network traffic anomalies, and collaborating with cross-functional IT operations squads. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and engineering skills to ensure seamless remote connectivity and rapid incident resolution. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements via direct email to Pooja Singh at [e-mail], ensuring strict compliance with immediate joining availability or a maximum 30-day notice period.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain robust enterprise routing and switching architectures across distributed networks.
• Administer and secure Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) for high availability and low latency.
• Implement, manage, and optimize wireless networking infrastructures and corporate Wi-Fi access solutions.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) topologies and connectivity tunnels.
• Configure, monitor, and harden FortiGate firewalls, security policies, VPN tunnels, and threat protection services.
• Conduct rigorous network performance monitoring, bandwidth optimization, and periodic vulnerability assessments.
• Collaborate cross-functional with systems engineers, cybersecurity teams, and IT support squads on incident resolution.
• Maintain meticulous network topology diagrams, firewall rule change logs, standard operating procedures, and audit records.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional experience in network engineering, infrastructure administration, and network security.
• Strong, demonstrable hands‑on operational expertise in enterprise routing and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, VLANs).
• Comprehensive practical experience managing LAN/WAN infrastructures, wireless networking, and SD-WAN solutions.
• Deep proficiency in FortiGate firewall configuration, policy management, and next-generation security features.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, root‑cause analysis, and incident response capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong remote collaboration abilities.
• Availability to join immediately or within a maximum notice period of 30 days.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional vendor certifications (e.g., Fortinet Certified Professional – Network Security, Cisco CCNA / CCNP).
• Prior professional working experience in fully remote or distributed global IT operations environments.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud security, AWS/Azure virtual private clouds (VPCs), and secure hybrid connectivity.
• Familiarity with network automation tools (Python, Ansible) and network monitoring suites (PRTG, SolarWinds, Zabbix).

Application Information

• Recruiter: Megamax Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Division
• Contact Name: Pooja Singh (HR Professional)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.megamaxservices.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Remote Technology Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Remote Opening – Immediate Joiners Preferred)
• Notice Period: Immediate to Maximum 30 Days
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time (100% Remote / Work From Home)