Network & Security Expert (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Network & Security Expert (Cybersecurity): Overseeing and developing the hybrid network architecture and security infrastructure with an accent on enterprise networking, automation, and governance. Focus on defining architectural strategies, managing external service providers, and implementing scalable solutions using IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Budapest (Hybrid: 3 days/week onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a provider of digital infrastructure for globally connected industrial supply chains, backed by major industry leaders.

What you will do

• Develop and refine network and security architectures conceptually, including SDN, WAF, and CDN integration.
• Take overall technical responsibility for the enterprise network environment in coordination with hosting partners.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance for all network configurations and security measures.
• Drive network infrastructure automation using Terraform and Ansible.
• Provide expert consulting to internal teams on security and networking best practices.
• Manage incident resolution and network performance optimization alongside service providers.

Requirements

• Solid experience in enterprise networking within hybrid infrastructure environments is required.
• Very good English language proficiency is mandatory.
• Expertise with firewall technologies like Checkpoint or Cisco and load balancing/WAF solutions like F5 Big-IP.
• Practical knowledge of automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience in leading IT projects and managing external service providers.
• Familiarity with hyperscaler networking, preferably Microsoft Azure.

Nice to have

• German language skills.
• Experience with certificate lifecycle management.

Culture & Benefits

• High degree of autonomy and creative freedom in a dynamic environment.
• Strong emphasis on personal and professional development with training units.
• Clear leadership values and support for flexible working hours.
• Collaborative team culture focused on impact rather than hierarchy.

Hiring process

• Initial introduction (remote, approx. 30 minutes) with the recruiting team.
• Technical interview with the potential manager.
• Personal onsite meeting with the team.