Network Engineer (cisco / VPN Specialist) - Remote Eligible

Network Engineer (Cisco / VPN Specialist)

Oowlish, one of Latin America's rapidly expanding software development companies, is seeking experienced technology professionals to enhance our diverse and vibrant team.

As a valued member of Oowlish, you will collaborate with premier clients from the United States and Europe, contributing to pioneering digital solutions. Our commitment to creating a nurturing work environment is recognized by our certification as a Great Place to Work, where you will have opportunities for professional development, growth, and a chance to make a significant international impact.

We offer the convenience of remote work, allowing you to craft a work-life balance that suits your personal and professional needs. We're looking for candidates who are passionate about technology, proficient in English, and excited to engage in remote collaboration for a worldwide presence.

Must Have:

• Core Networking (Cisco-focused):
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) and ASN (Autonomous System Numbers).
• Deep knowledge of IPv4 subnetting, supernetting, and route summarization.
• Experience with NAT (1-to-1, Static, Dynamic, PAT) on Cisco ASA/routers.
• Solid troubleshooting skills using Cisco CLI (show/debug commands).
• IPSec VPNs & Security:
• Expert knowledge of IPSec VPN tunnels, including site-to-site and remote access.
• Hands-on experience with both IKEv1 and IKEv2.
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot Phase 1 and Phase 2 parameters (encryption, hashing, DH groups, lifetimes, peer authentication).
• Familiarity with transform sets, crypto maps, and tunnel groups on Cisco devices.
• Strong understanding of DPD (Dead Peer Detection) and re-keying behavior.
• Firewall Security Areas:
• Management and configuration of firewall ACLs, security zones, and object groups.
• Experience with high availability concepts (failover, redundancy in VPN/firewall setups).
• Knowledge of troubleshooting tools: packet captures, syslog, traceroute, MTR, ping with custom sizes, Packet Tracer.
• Familiarity with interoperability between Cisco and third-party appliances (Meraki, Palo Alto, OPNsense/pfSense, Fortigate, Barracuda, etc.).

Nice to Have:

• Dynamic IPSec Tunnels configuration over 0.0.0.0/0
• Experience with cloud VPN integrations (AWS VPC, Virtual Private Gateway, Transit Gateway, Global Accelerator, AWS BYOIP)

Benefits & Perks:

• Home office
• Flexible hours
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Career plans to allow for extensive growth in the company
• International projects
• Oowlish English Program (Technical and Conversational)
• Oowlish Fitness with Total Pass
• Games and competitions