Senior Network Security Engineer

At IDEMIA, we are passionate about shaping the future of secure identity and authentication solutions. Our innovative technologies play a crucial role in enhancing security, privacy, and convenience for individuals and organizations worldwide.

You may not know our name, but you have surely used our innovations and solutions. Our mission is to unlock the world and make it safer through cutting-edge identity technologies. Every day, around the globe, we are enabling citizens and consumers alike to perform their daily critical activities (such as pay, connect and travel), in the physical as well as digital space. We are transforming their lives by making the world more secure and yet also more streamlined.We have brought together complementary know-how and technologies that have never been combined before for both the physical and digital era: secured connectivity, secured payments and secured identity management. Cybersecurity, biometrics, large scale distributed systems and Cloud computing, analytics and smart devices are at the core of both our physical products and our software and systems.

We serve our clients in 180 countries thanks to our 15,000 employees worldwide.

About IDEMIA Public Security

We are dedicated to serving government and public security entities and, in so doing, IDEMIA is committed to the responsible use of technology for public safety. We develop cutting-edge biometrics technologies and identity verification systems that prioritize privacy, human rights and ensure fair and unbiased application. We are also committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture and our impact on sustainability. For example, in 2023, the Life Cycle Assessment for Vision Pass SP revealed a 38% energy reduction, attributed to its sustainable smart power-saving mode

Job Objective:

We are looking for a skilled Network Security Engineer with strong hands-on implementation and operational support experience in Cisco FTD, FortiGate firewalls, and Aruba switches. The role involves managing daily operations, troubleshooting, ensuring security compliance, and maintaining high network performance across global environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement, manage, and support Cisco FTD / FortiGate firewalls and Aruba switches.
• Perform daily troubleshooting of Cisco FTD / FortiGate IPSEC VPN & SSL VPN.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues on a day-to-day basis.
• Conduct firewall hardening to meet IT security compliance and audit requirements.
• Manage patching and updates for Cisco and FortiGate firewalls to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Ensure ISMS 27001:2013 compliance, including daily monitoring of ISMS controls.
• Perform vulnerability analysis using various security tools.
• Monitor network devices and services using Centreon Monitoring Tool.
• Optimize and maintain network performance, troubleshoot outages, and schedule upgrades.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams and connectivity reports.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and global teams for smooth operations.
• Prepare reports such as Major Incident Analysis, Uptime, and Bandwidth Utilization.
• Provide technical support to customers and on-site engineers for Cisco networks.
• Ensure regular backup of network devices (NMS, servers, routers, switches, etc.).
• Travel internationally as required.

Required Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco FTD, FortiGate firewalls, and Aruba switches.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting VPNs (IPSec & SSL) and network issues.
• Knowledge of ISMS 27001:2013 standards and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with Centreon monitoring tool and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with global teams and vendors.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Certifications (Preferred):

• CCNA (Routing & Switching)
• CCNA Security
• CCNP Switching