IP Network & Security Engineer - Data Center - Hybrid

The ConnectGroup offers IT recruitment and selection services through EVPConnect to meet business partners' needs in Portugal and other European countries. Join us.it, our consultancy company specializing in outsourcing, provides technological solutions such as software development, systems administration, application support, and SAP. We aim to add value to the internal projects of our partner companies.

Description:



Seniority: Intermediate/Senior

Working model: Hybrid (60% remote; 40% in person)

Language: Portuguese (minimum C2) | English

Location: Lisboa

Sector: Telecom



Mandatory (Requirements)

- Strong expertise in networking with in-depth knowledge of BGP, MPLS,  Firewalls, ACI, and Load Balancers.

- Experience in network design, particularly in voice and data center projects.

- Proficiency in routing, switching, and firewall configuration.



Hands-on experience with:

- Cisco ACI and ASR;

- F5 Load Balancers ;

- Fortinet and Checkpoint Firewalls ;

- Ability to work in a data center environment, integrating multiple platforms ;

- Experience in engineering teams ;

- Ability to integrate various types of services (IT, OSS, and others) ;

- Basic security knowledge, considering security as one of the multiple aspects of the project, following established guidelines ;

- Ability to support clarification, correction, and improvement tasks, with a problem-solving mindset rather than focusing solely on troubleshooting ;



Daily Tasks

- Design and implement network solutions for data center environments, ensuring compliance with security guidelines ;

- Define configurations for routing, switching, and firewall policies ;

- Support service integration across IT, OSS, and other platforms ;

- Collaborate with engineering and security teams to develop optimized and secure networking solutions ;

- Perform corrective actions when required ;

- Ensure best practices in network security and reliability while working with different teams, including security specialists .



Non-Mandatory (Nice to Have)

- Familiarity with data center monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, Nagios) ;

- Basic understanding of network security principles, with security validation handled by a separate team ;

- Understanding of network automation concepts, although not required.



Relevant certifications:

- Cisco (Routing & Switching, ACI - CCNP or higher) ;

- Fortinet (NSE4 or above) ;

- Checkpoint (CCSA/CCSE) ;

- F5 Load Balancer certifications.



More Information

- Position Level: Intermediate to Senior ;

- Team Context: Working within a telecom operator, focusing on data center projects and service integration ;

- Security Collaboration: Works alongside security teams, ensuring security compliance in designs, but security validation is handled by a dedicated team.

- Growth Potential: While strong network knowledge is required, there is room for skill development and evolution after joining.