You might be our missing piece if you have: - 4+ years of experience in network engineering and/or security engineering roles - Hands-on experience with firewalls, routers, switches, and access control systems - Strong knowledge of TCP/IP stack, OSI model, VPNs, and enterprise networking concepts - Knowledge of security architecture, threat mitigation and response practices - Solid understanding of SIEM, IDS/IPS and endpoint security - Experience with secure configuration and monitoring of cloud-native networking (VPCs, Security Groups) - Experience with container networking (Kubernetes, Docker, Calico) - Automation/scripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell - Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking - Excellent communication and documentation skills - The ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team - A proactive attitude with a passion for continuous learning We would be thrilled if you have: - Networking certifications such as CCNA, CCNP (Enterprise or Security), or equivalent - Security certifications: CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CISSP (or working towards it) - Experience with Zero Trust architecture - Exposure to compliance frameworks like PCI-DSS, GDPR, or HIPAA - Familiarity with microsegmentation and secure SD-WAN - Contribution to open-source security/networking projects We will be working together on: - Cybersecurity: - Deploying, configuring, and managing firewalls (Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto) and security appliances - Monitoring and responding to security events using IDS/IPS and SIEM tools - Performing regular vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation - Participating in incident response and forensic investigations - Ensuring compliance with standards (NIST, ISO 27001) - Networking: - Designing, implementing, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN, VPNs, and cloud networks (AWS/Azure) - Managing routing and switching using protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP - Optimizing performance and ensure uptime of network infrastructure - Handleing DNS, DHCP, VLANs, NAT, and wireless networking - Monitoring network traffic, latency, and anomalies (Wireshark, tcpdump, NetFlow)