Network Engineer / Security Engineer(Japanese)
About The Position
We are seeking a Japanese Bilingual Mid-Senior Network / Security Engineer for a Japanese IT Company client in New York, NY. This full-time hybrid role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining network and security infrastructure for clients, providing both remote and onsite technical support, and managing technical projects. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in enterprise network environments, solid IP networking fundamentals, and excellent bilingual communication skills. Flexibility for after-hours incident response is required, with compensatory time off provided.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience in enterprise network environments
- Solid IP networking fundamentals
- Client-facing communication skills in Japanese and English
- Flexibility to respond to infrastructure incidents outside business hours
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Adaptability to evolving technologies
- 4–6+ years of practical experience in network engineering
- Experience with Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto (firewalls, routers, switches)
- Unix/Linux and Windows server operation
- LAN / WAN technologies
- Virtualization and storage platforms
- Security tools including endpoint protection and vulnerability assessment
- Experience with Microsoft, Citrix, VMware environments
Nice To Haves
- Network certifications such as CCNA / CCNP preferred (practical experience prioritized)
- MSP / MSSP experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain IP network infrastructure including firewalls, routers, and switches
- Configure and support servers, PCs, networks, and telephony hardware/software for customers
- Perform onsite installation and troubleshooting at client offices and data centers (NY/NJ/CT); occasional business travel required
- Provide remote and onsite technical support for network and infrastructure environments
- Manage pre-sales and post-sales technical projects, coordinating with vendors and subcontractors
- Conduct security assessments and implement tailored network/security solutions
- Build, operate, and enhance security technologies such as endpoint protection and network security platforms
- Respond to infrastructure incidents and participate in emergency support when needed
- Maintain installation records, project documentation, and troubleshooting logs
- Report project and issue status to project leaders
- Support proposal and quotation preparation
- Research products and market trends
- Support existing customer accounts and ensure high service quality
- Collaborate closely with sales teams on solution delivery
- Mentor junior engineers as needed
Benefits
- Standard benefits package
- Compensatory time off available for after-hours/weekend incident response
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
