Network and Security Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Network and Security Engineer to join High Peaks Holding in Benghazi. The role involves designing, implementing and maintaining a secure network infrastructure that supports our construction and real‑estate operations.

Key responsibilities

• Configure, monitor and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs and IDS/IPS devices.
• Manage network performance, capacity planning and optimization.
• Develop, implement and review security policies, access controls and encryption standards.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analysis and incident response activities.
• Document network and security configurations and produce regular reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve connectivity and security issues.
• Support end‑users and contribute to business continuity and disaster‑recovery plans.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs and TCP/IP protocols.
• Hands‑on experience with firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS and security monitoring tools.
• Experience in network design, capacity planning and performance optimization.
• Proven ability to implement security policies, perform vulnerability assessments and manage incident response.
• Proficiency with Windows and/or Linux server administration.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work on‑site in Benghazi.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Networking or related field, or equivalent experience.

Required skills

• Routing and switching
• VLAN configuration
• TCP/IP networking
• Firewalls and VPNs
• IDS/IPS
• Security monitoring tools
• Network design and capacity planning
• Performance optimization
• Security policy implementation
• Access control management
• Encryption standards
• Vulnerability assessment
• Risk analysis
• Incident response
• Windows server administration
• Linux server administration