Network Engineer

TL;DR

Network Engineer: Designing and optimizing high-level and low-level network architectures for LAN, WAN, wireless, SASE, and cloud networking with an accent on defining standards, securing segmentation, and overseeing solution deployments. Focus on challenging client assumptions, developing network transformation roadmaps, and integrating emerging technologies like Zero Trust.

Location: Hybrid working options available, based in Lisboa, Portugal.

Company

hirify.global is an audacious and innovative IT consulting company that develops and implements technology solutions.

What you will do

• Develop high-level and low-level designs for various network architectures (LAN, WAN, wireless, SASE, cloud).
• Define standards and best practices, including secure network segmentation with Zero Trust.
• Oversee deployments and migrations of network infrastructure (firewalls, switches, access points).
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, proposing innovative approaches and developing network transformation roadmaps.
• Provide knowledge transfer, documentation, and training to clients.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and collaborate to refine offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or higher.
• Proven experience designing and deploying enterprise-grade network solutions.
• Deep knowledge of at least two of the following or similar: Aruba Networks (ClearPass, Aruba Central, Mobility Controllers), Palo Alto Networks (NGFW, Panorama, Prisma Access), or Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer).
• Expertise in routing, switching, wireless, VPNs, and security policies.
• Ability to clearly articulate complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Relevant certifications (e.g., PCNSE, NSE, Aruba Certified Design Professional).
• Experience integrating network solutions with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation (Ansible, Terraform).
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities to challenge, design, and improve existing templates and solutions.
• Strong learning culture with investment in certifications and professional development.
• Work on innovative projects embracing SASE, Zero Trust, and cloud-native networking.
• Hybrid working options with strong support for work-life balance.
• Be part of a collaborative, forward-looking group of experts.