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Smart Consulting

Network Engineer

Smart Consulting
Portugal · Full-time · Mid-Senior

Transformation, adaptability and innovation are part of our DNA.

We're passionate about technology and we want to be part of your story.

Do we share the same passion? You've come to the right place, Smart.


We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, secure, and maintain enterprise-grade network infrastructure across multiple environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on expertise with Cisco technologies, firewalls, routing, and switching, combined with a strong background in network security, high availability, and performance optimization. This role requires both technical leadership and operational excellence, ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, configure, and maintain complex LAN, WAN, and Data Center network infrastructures.
  • Manage and optimize Cisco routers, switches, firewalls (Cisco ASA, Firepower, Palo Alto, or Fortinet), VPNs, and wireless solutions.
  • Lead the implementation of network security policies, firewall rules, and intrusion prevention strategies.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve advanced networking issues, ensuring minimal downtime and high service availability.
  • Collaborate with security, systems, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration between network and enterprise infrastructure.
  • Evaluate and recommend new network technologies, tools, and best practices to improve performance and security.
  • Maintain network documentation, including topology diagrams, configuration standards, and disaster recovery procedures.



Qualifications


  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related area
  • 4 - 6 years' of experience with network administration in a Linux or Windows environment
  • Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals



What will you find at SMART?


A dynamic, hard-working and co-operative team;

Career plan and defined objectives;

Initial and ongoing training ;

Follow-up meetings and performance appraisals;

Business bonuses;

Personal and family benefits;

Numerous events, partnerships and internal dynamics;

Key Skills

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firewalls network administration high availability network security palo alto firewall switches wireless routers devops linux vpns wan asa
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Posted
Sep 18, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Porto

Industries

IT Services IT Consulting

Categories

Consulting

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