If you’ve actually configured Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls in production environments, troubleshot complex network issues under pressure and are comfortable taking ownership of enterprise infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

Innovate is looking for a hands-on Network & Security Engineer to join our technical team in Malta.

This is not an entry-level networking position. We are looking for someone with strong, practical experience who can confidently work across customer environments, troubleshoot problems and deliver network and security projects from configuration through to handover.

Your day-to-day work will include:

Hands-on configuration, troubleshooting and administration of Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet FortiGate firewalls
Firewall policies, NAT, routing, site-to-site and remote-access VPNs, security profiles and firmware upgrades
Troubleshooting complex LAN, WAN, Internet and connectivity issues
Configuration and support of enterprise switches, routers, VLANs and wireless infrastructure
Routing and switching, including strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, OSPF/BGP, DHCP and DNS
Network and firewall migrations, upgrades and new deployments
Diagnosing performance and security issues across customer environments
Providing senior-level escalation support to our Service Desk and engineering teams
Attending customer sites across Malta for troubleshooting, installations and project work
Producing proper technical documentation, diagrams, configurations and handovers

What we are looking for

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate real hands-on experience with Palo Alto and Fortinet technologies. Certifications are valuable, but practical capability is essential.

CCIE would be highly regarded, as would CCNP, Palo Alto PCNSE/related certifications and advanced Fortinet certifications.

You should be comfortable being given a complex network or firewall issue, investigating it independently and taking responsibility for getting it resolved.

A valid Maltese driving licence and the ability to travel to customer sites are required.

Fluency in Maltese and English is also required.

At Innovate, you will work alongside an experienced technical team across managed services, cybersecurity and major infrastructure projects. You will be exposed to varied enterprise environments rather than supporting the same network every day.

We are looking for someone who enjoys being hands-on, wants technical responsibility and wants to continue developing at a high level.

Think you have the experience?

Send your CV to HR@innovate.mt with “Senior Network & Security Engineer” in the subject line.

Senior Network & Security Engineer

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