Specialized Technical Services – STS

ICT and digital transformation solutions provider

L2 Network and Security Engineer

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAmman, JordanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Two to three years of hands-on experience in network engineering at L2.
Good understanding of Cisco routers and switches (IOS/XE/NX-OS), VLANs, STP, OSPF, and BGP.
Experience with Fortinet FortiGate.
Experience with Palo Alto firewalls.
Knowledge of Ansible, including playbook creation, dynamic inventory, and Jinja2 templating.
Knowledge of security best practices, including segmentation, zero trust, and threat prevention.
Experience with enterprise change and incident management processes.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Willingness to participate in on-call duty and shift rotations, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, as required.

Responsibilities

Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Cisco-based enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure.
Manage and optimize security configurations across Fortinet (FortiGate) and Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
Support network segmentation, NAT, VPNs, and access control policies (ACLs).
Monitor network and firewall health and performance using network management system tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, and FortiManager.
Work with change management processes and document network changes and diagrams.
Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for network- and firewall-related issues.
Collaborate with DevOps, Systems, and Security teams to implement secure and automated infrastructure.
Contribute to the development of infrastructure-as-code practices for network operations.

Desired Qualifications

CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, or CCNP Security certification.
NSE4 (Fortinet Network Security Expert) certification.
PCNSE (Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer) certification.
Ansible or DevNet Associate/Professional certification.
ITIL Foundation certification.

L2 Network and Security Engineer

Specialized Technical Services – STS · Amman, Jordan · Full-time · Posted 2025-09-30

Workplace: on_site

Department: Technology

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated L2 Network & Security Engineer with 2-3 years of experience in enterprise networking and security environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise with Cisco switching and routing, Fortinet, and Palo Alto firewalls.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Cisco-based enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure
Manage and optimize security configurations across Fortinet (FortiGate) and Palo Alto Networks firewalls
Support network segmentation, NAT, VPNs, and access control policies (ACLs)
Monitor network and firewall health and performance using NMS tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, FortiManager)
Work with change management processes and document network changes and diagrams
Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for network and firewall-related issues
Collaborate with DevOps, Systems, and Security teams to implement secure and automated infrastructure
Contribute to the development of infrastructure-as-code practices for network operations
Willingness to participate in on call duty and shift rotations to ensure 24x7 service availability, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.

Requirements

2-3 years of hands-on experience in network engineering (L2)
Good understanding of Cisco routers, switches (IOS/XE/NX-OS), VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP
Experience with Fortinet FortiGate
Experience with Palo Alto firewalls
Knowledge of Ansible (playbook creation, dynamic inventory, Jinja2 templating)
Knowledge of security best practices (segmentation, zero trust, threat prevention)
Experience with enterprise change and incident management processes
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Excellent communication and documentation skills

Desirable Certifications (not mandatory but preferred):

CCNA or CCNP Enterprise or Security
NSE4 (Fortinet Network Security Expert)
PCNSE (Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer)
Ansible or DevNet Associate/Professional
ITIL Foundation

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About the Company

Specialized Technical Services – STS

ICT and digital transformation solutions provider

STS, A ZainTECH Company, delivers ICT and digital transformation solutions in Jordan and the wider region. It helps organizations adopt and integrate technology to improve operations, customer experiences, and overall efficiency by implementing and supporting ICT systems, digital platforms, and transformation programs across multiple sectors. With over 350 skilled professionals, STS differentiates itself through a regional footprint and a strong emphasis on ethics and teamwork, serving BFSI, Telecom, Government, NGOs, Health and Pharmaceuticals, Commercial & SMEs, and Education. Its goal is to be the leading regional provider of business technology solutions by achieving high customer satisfaction and reliable delivery.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Amman, Jordan
Founded: 1989

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