Network Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer with hands-on experience in WatchGuard firewall solutions and Cisco Firepower security platforms to support and maintain our client network infrastructure. This role will focus on designing implementing and managing secure network environments while ensuring high availability performance and security across enterprise systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in network security firewall management VPN technologies and troubleshooting complex network environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design implement and maintain secure enterprise network infrastructure
Configure and manage WatchGuard firewall appliances and security services
Deploy configure and maintain Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC)
Monitor network performance availability and security events
Manage firewall rules policies and access controls
Configure and support site-to-site VPNs and remote access VPN solutions
Perform network troubleshooting and root cause analysis for connectivity and security issues
Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with network security standards
Maintain documentation of network architecture configurations and procedures
Support network upgrades patches and security updates
Participate in incident response for network-related security events

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
3 5 years of network engineering experience in enterprise environments
Hands-on experience with WatchGuard firewall configuration and management
Experience with Cisco Firepower (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC)
Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP DNS DHCP BGP OSPF)
Experience configuring and supporting VPN technologies
Knowledge of network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
Familiarity with network security best practices and compliance standards

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as:
- Cisco CCNA / CCNP Security
- WatchGuard Network Security Certification
- CompTIA Security
Experience with network segmentation and zero-trust architectures
Experience with cloud networking (Azure or AWS)
Knowledge of SIEM and security monitoring platforms

Key Skills

Network Security
Firewall Management
Cisco Firepower / FMC
WatchGuard Security Appliances
VPN Configuration
Network Troubleshooting
Infrastructure Monitoring

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer with hands-on experience in WatchGuard firewall solutions and Cisco Firepower security platforms to support and maintain our client network infrastructure. This role will focus on designing implementing and managing secure network environments while ensuring...

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in network security firewall management VPN technologies and troubleshooting complex network environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design implement and maintain secure enterprise network infrastructure
Configure and manage WatchGuard firewall appliances and security services
Deploy configure and maintain Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC)
Monitor network performance availability and security events
Manage firewall rules policies and access controls
Configure and support site-to-site VPNs and remote access VPN solutions
Perform network troubleshooting and root cause analysis for connectivity and security issues
Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with network security standards
Maintain documentation of network architecture configurations and procedures
Support network upgrades patches and security updates
Participate in incident response for network-related security events

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
3 5 years of network engineering experience in enterprise environments
Hands-on experience with WatchGuard firewall configuration and management
Experience with Cisco Firepower (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC)
Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP DNS DHCP BGP OSPF)
Experience configuring and supporting VPN technologies
Knowledge of network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
Familiarity with network security best practices and compliance standards

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as:
- Cisco CCNA / CCNP Security
- WatchGuard Network Security Certification
- CompTIA Security
Experience with network segmentation and zero-trust architectures
Experience with cloud networking (Azure or AWS)
Knowledge of SIEM and security monitoring platforms