Network & Security Operations Engineer

Position: Network & Security Operations Engineer. Job Location: Client Office (Onsite) Duration: 1 yr ext. Nationality: ANY Kindly send CVs on or before Wed, 21of Oct , 10AM . JD Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Network & Security Operations Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize our enterprise network and security infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of network connectivity, security controls, access management, wireless services, and cloud networking environments. Key Responsibilities Network Access Control (NAC) & Authentication • Administer and maintain Forescout and Aruba ClearPass platforms. • Design, implement, and enforce policy-based network access controls, dynamic segmentation, and role-based access assignment based on user, device, and security posture. • Manage 802.1X authentication, certificate-based authentication, MAC authentication, and guest access workflows. • Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot TACACS+ services for secure administrative access to network infrastructure. • Integrate NAC solutions with directory services, endpoint security, and network infrastructure components. Wireless Infrastructure Management • Manage and support Aruba Wireless Controllers, Access Points, and mobility services. • Configure and maintain SSIDs, VLAN assignments, RF optimization, and wireless security policies. • Monitor and enforce Wireless IDS/IPS policies. • Troubleshoot wireless connectivity, authentication, roaming, and performance-related issues. • Perform capacity planning and optimization to ensure a high-performing wireless environment. Routing, Switching & SD-WAN • Administer and support enterprise Cisco routing and switching infrastructure. • Configure and troubleshoot LAN/WAN technologies, VLANs, routing protocols, and high-availability solutions. • Manage and optimize Fortinet SD-WAN environments for resilient and efficient site-to-site connectivity. • Support network upgrades, change implementations, and performance tuning initiatives. Firewall & Cloud Networking • Administer and maintain Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including security policies, NAT, VPNs, threat prevention, and network segmentation. • Monitor firewall performance, security events, and policy compliance. • Manage Microsoft Azure Networking services, including VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, VPN Gateways, and hybrid connectivity solutions. • Support cloud connectivity and security integration between on-premises and Azure environments. Web Security & Proxy Services • Manage and support enterprise web security platforms, including Zscaler and Forcepoint. • Configure web filtering, SSL inspection, DLP, and access control policies. • Analyze and resolve proxy-related connectivity and security issues. • Implement and maintain secure internet access solutions aligned with organizational security standards. Required Qualifications & Technical Skills Network Access Control & Identity • Hands-on experience with Forescout and Aruba ClearPass. • Strong understanding of 802.1X, certificate-based authentication, MAC authentication, TACACS+, and guest access services. • Experience implementing policy-based access control and network segmentation strategies. Wireless Networking • Proven experience managing Aruba Wireless environments. • Strong knowledge of WLAN design, SSID management, wireless security, and troubleshooting. Routing & Switching • Extensive experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies. • Solid understanding of LAN/WAN architectures, routing protocols, VLANs, and network troubleshooting. Network Security & SD-WAN • Hands-on experience managing Palo Alto Networks Firewalls. • Experience with Fortinet SD-WAN deployment, operation, and troubleshooting. • Understanding of security best practices, segmentation, and threat mitigation. Cloud Networking • Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Networking services and hybrid cloud connectivity. • Experience supporting cloud-based network and security architectures. Web Security & Proxy Technologies • Practical experience administering Zscaler and Forcepoint proxy solutions. • Knowledge of web security controls, SSL inspection, content filtering, and secure internet access frameworks. Preferred Certifications • Forescout Certified Administrator (preferred) • CCNP Enterprise • PCNSA / PCNSE • Fortinet NSE 4+ • Aruba ACMP / ACDX • Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or equivalent