Job Overview:

Estarta is seeking a highly skilled Security Network Consultant Engineer to support a strategic engagement with our partner Cisco. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and consulting on secure network infrastructures, with a strong focus on enterprise and service-provider environments. This role requires deep technical expertise, hands-on experience, and the ability to work closely with client stakeholders in a consultancy capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure network solutions in alignment with Cisco architectures and best practices.
• Provide expert-level consulting and technical guidance on network security solutions for enterprise and large-scale environments.
• Deploy, configure, and support F5 (LTM, GTM, ASM, APM) solutions for application delivery and security.
• Work with FedNet environments, ensuring compliance with required security and networking standards.
• Perform network security assessments, risk analysis, and remediation planning.
• Troubleshoot complex network and security issues across multiple technologies and platforms.
• Collaborate with Cisco teams, client stakeholders, and internal Estarta teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, design documents, and implementation reports.
• Support knowledge transfer sessions and provide technical recommendations to clients.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Security Network Engineer / Consultant in enterprise or consultancy environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Cisco security and networking technologies (e.g., firewalls, routing, switching, VPNs).
• Mandatory experience with FedNet environments.
• Strong knowledge of F5 technologies, including configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of network security principles, protocols, and best practices.
• Experience working directly with clients in a consulting or advisory role.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant Cisco and/or F5 certifications (e.g., CCNP/CCIE Security, F5 Certified Professional).
• Experience in large-scale or multi-site network security deployments.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and security standards relevant to enterprise or government environments.