
Network Security Engineer (AU Global Education, Hybrid)
- Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 3-5 years experience in network operations with a focus on advanced troubleshooting and support
- Proven experience with cloud-native FWaaS and SASE (e.g. Cisco Meraki, Zscaler, Cloudflare, Cato)
- Full-stack Cisco Meraki (MX firewalls, MS switches, MR access points), including dashboard management
- AWS networking (VPC, subnets, routing, security groups, VPN tunnels)
- Experience with various NAC/Radius solutions (Microsoft NPS, Cisco ISE, PortNox)
- Familiarity with SASE platforms like FortiSASE, Palo Alto Prisma
- Strong background in SD-WAN (design, deployment, and management), specifically Meraki and SASE
- In-depth knowledge of protocols/technologies: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, IPSEC, VPN, QoS
- Proficiency in network monitoring and tools: PRTG, SolarWinds, Nagios, Wireshark, Splunk
- Firewall and security tech: Meraki firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, VPN
- Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, patching, and enforcing network security policies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and multitasking skills
- Ability to work independently and within teams
- Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, ECMS, JNCIA, JNCIP, NSE, PCNSA
- AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect
- ITIL Foundation, (ISC)² certifications
- Experience with scripting/tools: Ansible, Terraform, Python, VSCode, REST APIs
- Network Monitoring and Maintenance
- Monitor network performance using dashboards (Meraki, Splunk, Netskope, ServiceNow)
- Respond to alerts and ensure optimal network reliability and security
- Perform maintenance: updates, patches, configuration changes
- Troubleshooting and Support
- Provide advanced support for escalated network issues
- Diagnose and resolve complex problems (ISP, SD-WAN, firewalls, switches, access points)
- Use Splunk for log analysis and cyber security issue resolution
- Manage vendor escalations and contribute to PIR/RFO reports
- Support AWS network and cloud environments
- Handle incidents, problems, and changes through ticketing systems
- Cloud Networking
- Ensure integration of on-prem and AWS cloud environments
- Maintain and support AWS VPNs and related infrastructure
- SASE and SD-WAN Deployment and Management
- Deploy/manage SASE solutions (e.g. FortiSASE, Prisma)
- Integrate SASE with existing infrastructure
- Manage SD-WAN (Meraki, SASE), optimize performance and resource usage
- Security and Compliance
- Implement network security policies and ensure compliance
- Conduct audits, vulnerability assessments, and disaster recovery tests
- Apply vendor fixes and maintain documentation aligned to cyber security standards
- Hybrid Setup (at least 3 days/week, Office-based)
- Medical, Dental Coverage and Life insurance from day 1 of employment
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (with Quarterly Sick Leave Conversion)
- Competitive salary package and annual appraisal
- Financial Assistance Program
- Mandatory Government Benefits and 13th Month Pay
- Complimentary Sleeping Quarters, Coffee at no cost
- Complimentary Office Fitness and Wellness Facilities at no cost
- Regular Company Events, Work Life Balance, and Career growth opportunities
- Accessible location at the heart of Metro Manila --- the Mega Tower, EDSA