Network Specialist / Network Security Engineer

Your mission

As a Network Specialist / Network Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation and security of our network infrastructure. Your mission includes:

Network and Security Design, Deployment, and Maintenance

• Plan, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performance networks for internal and customer environments.
• Implement robust security measures, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and access control.

Customer Project Support

• Design and implement tailored network and security solutions for customer projects.
• Serve as a key technical expert in customer consultations, solving complex networking and security challenges.

Fortinet Solution Expertise
Manage and optimize Fortinet technologies (e.g., FortiGate, FortiWAF, FortiEMS, FortiGuard SOCaaS, FortiSIEM) to ensure secure and efficient operations.

Cross-Team Collaboration
Work closely with internal teams and customers to align networking and security needs with organizational goals.

Mentoring and Team Development
Provide guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of growth and technical excellence.

Documentation and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain detailed documentation and SOPs, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Stay updated on emerging networking and security trends, recommending innovative solutions.

Your profile

As an ideal candidate for this role, you possess the following:

Experience

• Strong background as a Network Specialist or Network Security Engineer, with experience in both infrastructure and customer-facing projects.
• Expertise in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting complex network and security environments.

Technical Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs), routing, switching, and firewalls.
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet solutions (FortiGate, FortiWAF, FortiEMS, FortiGuard SOCaaS, FortiSIEM).
• Familiarity with cloud-based networking (e.g., hybrid cloud, SD-WAN) is a plus.

Security Focus

• Solid understanding of network security principles, including vulnerability management and intrusion prevention.
• Experience with security event monitoring and response tools.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with teams and customers.
• You are fluent in spoken and written English; German language skills are a plus.

Certifications (Preferred)
Relevant certifications such as CCNP, JNCIS, or Fortinet NSE are highly desirable.

Why us?

At our company, we value innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to cutting-edge projects while enjoying a supportive and growth-focused environment.

What We Offer

• Work on exciting network and security projects for internal operations and customer solutions.
• Be part of a dynamic and innovative IT service and cloud provider company.
• Take ownership of challenging and impactful projects that integrate networking and cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with a talented and supportive team.
• Access opportunities for professional development, certifications, and career progression.

About us

We assist companies on their way into the digital future. As an experienced provider of private cloud, public cloud, data center and managed IT services, we create cloud and infrastructure solutions that our customers can use to sustainably advance digital transformation in order to remain competitive in the future.

Naveum AG is a leading Swiss cloud provider offering services for IT service providers, resellers, and software manufacturers. We prioritize security, transparency, and data privacy, ensuring 100% data retention in state-of-the-art data centers in Switzerland. With services such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), and powerful, dedicated private clouds for end customers, Naveum provides flexible and scalable solutions. Numerous companies, from start-ups to large corporations, trust our expertise, innovative technologies, and top-notch support.