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 .JDRole OverviewWe 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 ResponsibilitiesNetwork Access Control (NAC) & AuthenticationAdminister 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 ManagementManage 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-WANAdminister 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 NetworkingAdminister 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 ServicesManage 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 SkillsNetwork Access Control & IdentityHands-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 NetworkingProven experience managing Aruba Wireless environments.Strong knowledge of WLAN design, SSID management, wireless security, and troubleshooting.Routing & SwitchingExtensive experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies.Solid understanding of LAN/WAN architectures, routing protocols, VLANs, and network troubleshooting.Network Security & SD-WANHands-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 NetworkingKnowledge of Microsoft Azure Networking services and hybrid cloud connectivity.Experience supporting cloud-based network and security architectures.Web Security & Proxy TechnologiesPractical experience administering Zscaler and Forcepoint proxy solutions.Knowledge of web security controls, SSL inspection, content filtering, and secure internet access frameworks.Preferred CertificationsForescout Certified Administrator (preferred)CCNP EnterprisePCNSA / PCNSEFortinet NSE 4+Aruba ACMP / ACDXMicrosoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or equivalent