Network Security Specialist

Job Title: Network Security Engineer

Experience: 4+ Years

Location: Krakow, Poland

Support Required: Network Support

Work Model: Dedicated (CET Timezone, 8-hour shift between 8 AM to 9 PM CET, weekend work may be required)

Start Date: Immediate

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer to join our team in Krakow, Poland. This individual will play a critical role in supporting and maintaining a secure and stable network environment for our global infrastructure. The engineer will focus on the operational aspects of network security systems including firewalls, proxies, intrusion prevention/detection systems, and DDoS protection technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operational support for the global production network security environment.
• Implement and maintain corporate firewalls, proxies, IDS/IPS, and DDOS mitigation solutions.
• Ensure deployment aligns with global network security design standards.
• Maintain compliance with internal audit, IT Risk & Security policies, and regulatory standards.
• Translate complex port/protocol traffic flows into structured security policy and risk documentation.
• Implement and enforce security policies across platforms including Cisco, Checkpoint, and Fortinet.
• Address and eliminate technical challenges/incidents impacting project availability.
• Adapt quickly to shifting workloads and priorities as part of transformation initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience with security platforms such as Zscaler, Cisco, Azure, NSX-T, Fortinet, and Checkpoint.
• In-depth understanding of network security technologies including FW, IDS/IPS, DLP, WAF, SASE/SSE.
• Experience with principal network vendors including Cisco, Fortinet, VMware, Citrix, and F5.
• Proficient in enterprise network tools and security solutions.
• Solid grasp of ITIL, ITSM, and industry best practices.
• Experience working in hybrid/cloud environments and understanding of major cloud providers’ security models.
• Proven ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex networking issues and provide timely resolutions.