Network Security Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, operate, and maintain enterprise and security network infrastructure supporting electronic security systems and customer environments.
• Manage and administer network and security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection systems, access control networks, and monitoring platforms.
• Support deployment and maintenance of electronic security systems such as CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion Detection, and Integrated Security Management Systems.
• Monitor security events, system logs, and alerts using monitoring tools to detect, analyze, and respond to incidents.
• Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and incident resolution for network and security system issues.
• Ensure secure network configurations, system hardening, and compliance with cybersecurity best practices across customer installations.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, coordinate remediation activities, and support system security improvements.
• Manage firewall policies, rule reviews, network segmentation, and secure remote access configurations.
• Support system integration, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of security and network solutions.
• Collaborate with project, engineering, and technical teams to ensure secure and reliable solution deployment.
• Maintain documentation including network diagrams, system configurations, SOPs, maintenance reports, and incident records.
• Support preventive maintenance, firmware upgrades, system updates, and service improvement activities.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors for technical support, equipment replacement, and solution deployment.
• Ensure compliance with internal security policies, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers and internal teams when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in network engineering, IT infrastructure, or electronic security systems environment.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking concepts including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, and wireless networks.
• Hands-on experience with firewall and network security devices such as Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience supporting CCTV systems, Access Control Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, and integrated security solutions.
• Good understanding of VPN technologies such as IPsec and SSL VPN.
• Experience in system installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with network monitoring, log analysis, and incident troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and secure network design practices.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and handle multiple site support activities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced operational environments.
• Good communication and coordination skills for working with customers, vendors, and project teams.
• Willingness to work on-site and support after-office hours or emergency maintenance when required.
• Fortinet NSE, PCNSE, or equivalent certifications will be an added advantage.
• Security certifications such as Security+, CISSP, or CISM will be an added advantage.

Skills

Monitoring Tools, Security Compliance, firewall software, Network Monitoring, Remote Access, Cybersecurity Engineering, Security Management Systems, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Networking, Equipment and Systems Installation and Commissioning Management, System Improvements, Enterprise Security Solutions, Security Solutions, Infrastructure Security, infrastructure Incident Management, SSL VPN