Job Description

We’re looking for a hands-on Network Engineer to join our remote team in India, supporting our European customers. This role focuses on maintaining and enhancing secure network infrastructure primarily working with FortiGate firewalls and Azure-based networking.

If you have a solid foundation in firewalls, VPNs, and basic networking principles, and you're eager to grow in a cloud-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Configure and support network security devices, primarily FortiGate firewalls (major part of the role).Maintain site-to-site VPNs and assist with firewall rule management.Support Azure networking tasks such as VNets, NSGs, routing, and VPN gateways.Occasionally assist with basic AWS networking (minimal).Handle basic on-prem network support (switches, cabling, connectivity checks— below CCNA level).Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve networking issues.Maintain accurate documentation of customer environments.Support change requests and incident resolution (L2 support).

Qualifications

Ideal Experience

7+ years of experience supporting network environments.

Practical real (build from scratch, not using templates) experience with FortiGate or similar firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, etc.).Good understanding of VPNs, routing, and firewall concepts.Familiarity with Azure networking (basic level is okay—willingness to learn is key).Exposure to AWS networking is a bonus, but not essential.Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice to Have

Certifications such as Fortinet NSE, Azure Fundamentals, or similar.Familiarity with change management processes and ITIL.Experience in customer-facing roles.

Who You Are

Curious, proactive, and quick to learn.Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.Reliable and well-organized, with an eye for detail.A team player who enjoys collaborating across time zones.

Why Join Version 1?

Work with a supportive and professional global team.Flexible hybrid working and tech allowance.Private medical insurance and life cover.Profit-sharing and strong learning/certification incentives.Career development through our Pathways programme.

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. 

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. 

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. 

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.

 

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