We are looking for a Senior Network Security Engineer to join our Network Engineering Team!

Why MetTel

MetTel is a global communications solutions provider with the most complete suite of fully managed services that focus on secure connectivity, and network and mobility services. We simplify communications and networking for business and government agencies. Our customers include many of the Fortune 500, and Gartner recognizes us as an industry leader. We have the broadest portfolio of technology and integrated partnerships, as well as our private network, which we use to create tailored solutions design, deployment, and ongoing management, driving cost savings, efficiency, innovation, and the ability to focus on core objectives.

We believe that each team member is a key to the success and sustainability of the group. In order to achieve this, we offer an environment where all professionals can grow and develop their skills and competencies, collaborate with diverse professionals, share knowledge and enjoy a rewarding career. 

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible to provide advanced technical leadership for complex project work, including functional subsystem upgrades for mission-critical network, security devices and services. 

Additional key responsibilities include: 

• Architect, security of network, maintain, and continuously improve IP network by considering issues including performance, availability, utilization, throughput, and latency.
• Troubleshoot Carrier/Service Provider (routing and switching via SD-WAN) networks: Including the methods used to support services in the carrier space - SD-WAN, MPLS, SIP, PRI, IPSEC, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, QOS, IPSLA, DMVPN etc.
• Generate and maintain the virtual private network, firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco), web protocols and email security decorum.
• Familiarity with web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols.
• Perform daily system monitoring, verify the integrity and availability of all network resources, key processes, reviewing logs and verifying completion of scheduled jobs.
• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Desired Skills:

• Expert knowledge of core routing and switching design principles, best practices, and related technologies.
• Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.
• Good knowledge in Network security products such as checkpoint firewall, Palo Alto Firewall, Cisco ASA, Fortinet Firewall, Forcepoint Firewall
• Experience in configuration and administration of the firewall components such as MDMS, Security Gateway, Smart Dashboard, Smart view Tracker and Monitor.
• Experience in implementing and managing voice over IP (VoIP) systems desired. 
• Develop requirements for firewall rule implementation including source and destination IPs, Ports, Transport Protocol
• Designing, implementing, managing, and supporting Service provider/Enterprise level IP networks that include support of a heterogeneous distributed desktop computing environment required.

Certifications: 

CCNP or CCIE/ JNCIE

MetTel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. 

To learn more about our company visit us at www.mettel.net