L2 Network Engineer – Juniper & Firewall Specialist

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and looking for an exciting role where you can make a difference? If so, we have an opportunity for you! As a Security Specialist at Kyndryl, you will play a crucial role in enabling and securing our customer organizations, cultures, and ecosystems. 
Your responsibilities will be varied and dynamic, spanning asset classification models, risk assessment reports, information security policies, security solution scenarios, implementation plans, organization models, procedures, security services, security effectiveness evaluation reports, and security awareness workshops. You will be tasked with configuring, monitoring, and managing the performance of networks to maintain the quality of services, while also protecting organizational infrastructure from malicious cyber-attacks.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, configure, and troubleshoot Juniper routers and switches (EX, MX, SRX series).

• Perform firewall administration, including rule-base review, policy implementation, and security monitoring (Juniper SRX, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or similar).

• Support daily L2 network operations including incident management, problem resolution, and change management.

• Collaborate with L1/L3 teams to ensure smooth incident escalation and resolution.

• Monitor network performance, utilization, and security logs to proactively identify issues.

• Participate in network maintenance activities including firmware upgrades, backups, and DR drills.

• Execute VLAN, routing, and subnet configuration and support IP address management.

• Provide technical support for remote access/VPN users.

• Assist in managing network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG).

• Maintain documentation of network diagrams, configurations, and SOPs.

As a key member of our team, you will assess, predict, prevent, and manage the risk of IT infrastructure and data, helping our customers stay ahead of the curve and ensure their systems are secure. You will develop and implement security policies and procedures, working closely with other departments to ensure that all security measures are in place and operating effectively.
But that is not all – at Kyndryl you will have the opportunity to explore innovation in CyberSecurity data science – taking information that has been gathered and looking for areas to have that “Ah Ha” moment. Drawing conclusions and patterns from the data across single and multiple clients. Creating new ideas in the area of risk management and risk quantification.
In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will also play a key role in raising awareness of potential security threats through technical security training on best practices. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the culture of our clients' organizations and make a tangible impact on their security posture.
If you have a passion for cybersecurity – governance, risk and compliance, are looking for a challenging and dynamic role, and want to work with a team of like-minded individuals, then we want to hear from you! Join us as a Security Specialist and help us secure the future of our clients' organizations.
Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise 

• 3–5 years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on Juniper devices and firewall technologies.

• Primary Skills (Must Have): Juniper Networks configuration and troubleshooting (SRX, MX, EX)

• Firewall management: Policy creation, NAT, ACLs, VPN setup

• Routing Protocols: OSPF, BGP, Static Routing

• VLAN, STP, RSTP, LACP configurations

• Experience with IPSec/SSL VPNs

• Familiarity with Layer 2 and Layer 3 network concepts

• Secondary Skills (Good to Have):

• Experience with other firewall solutions (Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet)

• Familiarity with Cisco ASA, Meraki, or Aruba network components

• Exposure to cloud networking (AWS VPC, Azure Networking)

• Scripting knowledge (Python, Ansible) for network automation

• Familiarity with ITIL processes (incident, problem, change)

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Certifications: Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA) or higher

• Juniper Networks Certified Specialist (JNCIS) – Security / Enterprise

• Firewall certification (e.g., Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE)

• ITIL Foundation

• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good communication and documentation ability

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Willingness to work in rotational shifts or on-call support (if required)

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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