Senior L2 Network Security Engineer

About us

Join us at Orange Business! We are a network and digital integrator that understands the entire value chain of the digital world, freeing our customers to focus on the strategic initiatives that shape their business.

Every day, you will collaborate with a team dedicated to providing consistent, sustainable global solutions, no matter where our customers operate. With over 30,000 employees across Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe, we offer a dynamic environment to develop and perfect your skills in a field filled with exciting challenges and opportunities.

About the role

Overview

At Orange Cyberdefense Egypt, we are expanding our dedicated team for one of our major worldwide tobacco customers. We're looking for a Senior L2 Network Security Engineer who combines strong technical expertise with project leadership skills. This role will manage complex technical implementations such as hardware migrations, new site deployments, and major infrastructure upgrades while ensuring operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Technical Operations

• Monitor, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise network and security infrastructure, including:
• Firewalls: FortiGate
• Load Balancers: F5
• Secure Access: Ivanti
• Networking Devices: Cisco Core and Access Switches, Routers, Wireless Controllers, Cisco Meraki, Fortigate SD-WAN
• Act as an escalation point for L1 engineers and resolve advanced technical issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring incidents.
• Validate and implement configuration changes, patches, and upgrades with minimal disruption.

Project & implementation ownership

• Lead technical implementation for large-scale projects such as:
• Hardware migrations
• New site deployments
• Network and security infrastructure upgrades
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to define technical scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Assess risks and ensure compliance with change management processes.
• Prepare and validate implementation plans, rollback strategies, and documentation.

Customer engagement

• Maintain close communication with customer stakeholders during project execution.
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and technical challenges.
• Act as a trusted advisor for technical decisions related to project delivery.

Leadership & mentorship

• Guide and mentor L1 engineers and junior L2 team members.
• Promote best practices and knowledge sharing within the team.

About you

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience: Minimum 6+ years of hands-on experience in network and security engineering. Proven experience in managing technical implementations for large or complex projects.

Skills:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project coordination and technical leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency in implementing configuration changes and patches across multiple technologies.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for customer-facing interactions.
• Fluent in English (writing and speaking).

Certifications (highly desirable):

• CCNP or higher
• F5 LTM
• Fortinet NSE
• ITIL Foundation or higher for process management

You bring passion, energy, taste for exploration, and adaptability. You seek the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop new skills.

What we offer

• Global opportunities: Work in multi-national teams with opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers from all over the world.
• Flexible work environment: Flexible working hours and possibility to combine work from office and home (hybrid ways of working).
• Professional development: Training programs and upskilling/re-skilling opportunities.
• Career growth: Internal growth and mobility opportunities within Orange.
• Caring and daring culture: Health and well-being programs and benefits, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR and employee connect events.
• Reward programs: Employee Referral Program, Change Maker Awards.

Regardless of your age, gender identity, race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, neurotype, disability, veteran status, or appearance, we encourage diversity within our teams because it is a strength for the collective and a vector of innovation. Orange Group is a disabled-friendly company and equal opportunity employer: please feel free to let us know about any specific needs you may have.