Network Security Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Network Security Engineer to join our Network Engineering Team! Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button. Why MetTel MetTel is a cutting‐edge telecom service provider delivering software and telecom services to enterprise companies nationwide. Our teams help create next-‐generation systems to meet the challenge of today's rapidly changing business climate, and set new standards for the telecom industry. From traditional voice to advanced services, MetTel's extensive partnerships enable us to deliver a complete portfolio of services in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico as well as global MPLS and VoIP solutions. We believe that each team member is a key to the success and sustainability of the group. In order to achieve this, we offer an environment where all professionals can grow and develop their skills and competencies, collaborate with diverse professionals, share knowledge and enjoy a rewarding career. Key Responsibilities: In this role, you will be responsible to provide advanced technical leadership for complex project work, including functional subsystem upgrades for mission-critical network, security devices and services. Additional key responsibilities include: Architect, security of network, maintain, and continuously improve IP network by considering issues including performance, availability, utilization, throughput, and latency. Troubleshoot Carrier/Service Provider (routing and switching via SD-WAN) networks: Including the methods used to support services in the carrier space - SD-WAN, MPLS, SIP, PRI, IPSEC, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, QOS, IPSLA, DMVPN etc. Generate and maintain the virtual private network, firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco), web protocols and email security decorum. Familiarity with web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols. Perform daily system monitoring, verify the integrity and availability of all network resources, key processes, reviewing logs and verifying completion of scheduled jobs. Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure. Desired Skills: Expert knowledge of core routing and switching design principles, best practices, and related technologies. Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices. Good knowledge in Network security products such as checkpoint firewall, Palo Alto Firewall, Cisco ASA, Fortinet Firewall, Forcepoint Firewall Experience in configuration and administration of the firewall components such as MDMS, Security Gateway, Smart Dashboard, Smart view Tracker and Monitor. Experience in implementing and managing voice over IP (VoIP) systems desired. Develop requirements for firewall rule implementation including source and destination IPs, Ports, Transport Protocol Designing, implementing, managing, and supporting Service provider/Enterprise level IP networks that include support of a heterogeneous distributed desktop computing environment required. Certifications: CCNP or CCIE/ JNCIE