Network and Security Senior Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field is required.
- At least five years of professional experience is required.
- Strong experience with standard enterprise network firewalls and web application firewall solutions is required.
- Knowledge of TCP, IP, ARP, Ethernet, OSPF, EIGRP, and encrypted tunneling protocols is required; BGP is optional.
- Experience administering enterprise networks in a mission-critical, 24/7 production environment is required.
- CCNP Enterprise and NSE4 certifications are required.
- Knowledge of ITIL concepts, including Incident, Change, and Problem Management, is required.
- Knowledge of PCI-DSS and ISO 27001 is required.
- Administer next-generation firewalls, web application firewalls, network admission control, routers, and legacy and software-defined networking switches for day-to-day and project-based work.
- Apply software patches when requested, remotely or on-site.
- Provide 24/7 on-call or on-site support while assigned to the rotating on-call roster or for emergency needs.
- Diagnose and resolve network problems promptly.
- Suggest permanent and workaround solutions to improve the resilience, flexibility, and scalability of the company's network and security infrastructure.
- Coordinate with the Security Operations Center to proactively defend against known exploits.
- Monitor and report network security performance and integrity.
- Act as the primary interface with vendors, including internet service providers, to resolve reported network and security issues.
- Implement disaster recovery procedures.
- Communicate with end users and customers when needed.
- Investigate the validity of reported vulnerabilities and respond to those reports from security control units.
- Create and maintain network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures, to support troubleshooting, maintenance, and future network expansions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system administrators, to integrate network security services with other IT systems, and lead or participate in network upgrade, migration, and expansion projects.
- TMOS 201, PCNSA, and DCACI certifications are optional.
- BGP knowledge is optional.
About the company
Egyptian Banks Co. for Technological Advancements (EBC) builds and operates Egypt’s payments infrastructure to connect banks, wallets, merchants and cash points for fast, interoperable transactions. It runs networks such as the 123 Shared Cash Network, the Automatic Clearing House, Meeza Digital, the Meeza National Card Scheme, and the Instant Payment Network, plus the INSTAPAY app that lets consumers access bank accounts for instant transfers. EBC acts as the central hub of the national payments system with state-backed credibility and a multi-rail platform that supports inclusion and a cashless society. Its goal is to be the nucleus of the national payment ecosystem, accelerating electronic payments and advancing financial inclusion nationwide.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New Cairo City, Egypt
Founded
1995
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- CBE held rates at 19% deposit and 20% lending on August 20, 2026.
- Fitch on September 8, 2026 projected sector ROE above 20% in 2026.
- July 2026 foreign-currency deposits rose to EGP 3.425 trillion, strengthening funding.
What critics are saying
- Treasury proposed restricting Banque Misr UAE branches from U.S. financial access on August 28, 2026.
- Fitch flagged EGP depreciation as a CET1 risk after $6 billion T-bill outflows.
- A severe pound devaluation would erase capital buffers and trigger emergency recapitalizations.
What makes Egyptian Banks unique
- Egyptian banks posted EGP 218.4 billion Q1 2026 net profits, per CBE.
- Sector NFA reached $28.4 billion in July 2026, highest since 2012.
- CBE asset base hit EGP 24.1 trillion in 2025, with NPLs at 1.9%.
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