Senior Network and Security Engineer

Universal Investment is Europe’s leading third-party Management Company (ManCo) and fund services provider. For nearly 60 years, we have partnered with institutional investors and asset managers to deliver innovative fund solutions across all asset classes.

With operations across Germany, Luxembourg, Ireland, Poland, the UK, France, Sweden and Singapore, we offer opportunities to make an impact. We are looking for people who are curious, entrepreneurial, and eager to challenge the status quo. If you think beyond the obvious, embrace challenges, and thrive in a fast-moving environment, Universal Investment could be the right place for you.

Join a business where your ideas matter, your impact is visible, and your growth is part of our success.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network & Security Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure & Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for the administration, support, and continuous improvement of our enterprise security and network infrastructure, with a strong focus on Check Point Firewalls and network security technologies. You will help ensure the availability, performance, and security of our global environment while supporting hybrid networking across on-premises and Microsoft Azure platforms. Working closely with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams, you will contribute to operational excellence, compliance, and ongoing technology transformation initiatives.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Check Point Firewalls, F5 WAF, VPN, MFA, NAC, proxy solutions, and PKI services.
• Manage firewall policies, security rules, upgrades, patching, and security hardening activities.
• Support vulnerability remediation, security incident investigation, and audit/compliance requirements.
• Operate and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and Internet connectivity.
• Support Cisco networking technologies, including routing, switching, SDA, ACI, and high-availability network services.
• Manage hybrid connectivity between on-premises environments and Microsoft Azure.
• Monitor network and security performance, perform root cause analysis, and resolve complex issues.
• Maintain technical documentation and support Incident, Problem, Change, and Vulnerability Management processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects, migrations, and operational improvements.
• Participate in on-call support and act as an escalation point for network and security-related incidents.

Your skills and experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Network Security, Firewall Administration, or Network Engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Check Point Firewall administration, including SmartConsole, Management Server, and Gateway management.
• Experience with VPN technologies, F5 WAF, MFA, NAC, proxy solutions, and certificate management.
• Solid understanding of Cisco networking technologies, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, HSRP, VLANs, and enterprise networking concepts.
• Experience with Cisco SDA, Cisco ACI, data center networking, and hybrid Azure networking environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and experience working in enterprise or regulated environments.
• Professional English proficiency and excellent stakeholder communication skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CCSA/CCSE, CCNA/CCNP, F5 BIG-IP, or ITIL Foundation are advantageous.
• Exposure to Azure networking, SASE/SSE, Zero Trust concepts, and financial services environments is a plus

What we offer:

• An exciting working environment and challenging tasks
• Extensive insight into the European fund industry
• Friendly, international and goal-oriented working environment
• High degree of independent work
• Attractive home office arrangements and working time flexibility