KyivstarKY

Network Security Engineer

Kyivstar is the leading telecommunications provider in Ukraine, serving millions with a wide range of communication services and innovative technologies.

Kyivstar

Employee count: 1001-5000

Ukraine only
Kyivstar Tech is looking for a Network Security Engineer.
About us
Kyivstar.Tech is a Ukrainian hybrid IT company and a resident of Diia.City. We are a subsidiary of Kyivstar, one of Ukraine's largest telecom operators. Our mission is to change lives in Ukraine and worldwide by creating technological solutions and products that unleash the potential of businesses and meet users' needs. Over 600+ KS.Tech specialists work daily in various areas, including mobile and web solutions and the design, development, support, and technical maintenance of high-performance systems and services. We believe in innovations that truly bring quality changes and constantly challenge conventional approaches and solutions. Each of us is an adherent of entrepreneurial culture, which allows us never to stop, to evolve, and to create something new.

What you will do

  • Operate, administer, and evolve the company’s network security infrastructure
  • Automate routine firewall operations and policy management using Python and APIs
  • Investigate network and security incidents; perform traffic analysis and root cause identification
  • Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and Security teams to implement secure network designs
  • Document configurations, topologies, and workflows for internal and audit use

Qualifications and experience needed

  • Experience with Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewalls
  • Managing and configuring security policies using Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC)
  • Experience administering and configuring Fortinet (FortiGate) security solutions
  • Strong knowledge of VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN), NAT, ACLs, routing, and IPS/IDS on Cisco and Fortinet platforms
  • Deep understanding of network protocols and services: TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, STP, ARP, OSPF, BGP
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills for network connectivity and security incident investigation
  • Experience with traffic monitoring, packet capture (e.g., tcpdump, Wireshark), and log management tools
  • Experience with cloud technologies, Azure, AWS
  • Ability to maintain accurate technical documentation, including network diagrams and configuration records
  • English proficiency is sufficient for technical documentation and communication with vendors/support
  • Proficiency in Python for automation of security operations:
  • - scripting policy deployments, configuration validation, auditing, and integrations
  • - working with REST APIs, JSON/XML, and CLI tools

A plus would be

  • Exposure to Palo Alto, Check Point, or other NGFW platforms
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, NAC, and microsegmentation
  • Experience with log aggregation and SIEM tools (e.g., ELK, Splunk)

What we offer

  • Office or remote – it’s up to you. You can work from anywhere, and we will arrange your workplace
  • Remote onboarding
  • Performance bonuses for everyone (annual or quarterly — depends on the role)
  • We train employees with the opportunity to learn through the company’s library, internal resources, and programs from partners 
  • Health and life insurance
  • Wellbeing program and corporate psychologist
  • Reimbursement of expenses for Kyivstar mobile communication

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Experience level

Mid-level

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Ukraine +/- 0 hours

About Kyivstar

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Kyivstar, the largest electronic communications operator in Ukraine, has been at the forefront of telecommunications since its founding in 1994. With a robust network coverage serving approximately 24 million mobile subscribers and over 1 million fixed-line internet customers, Kyivstar provides an extensive range of communication services, including mobile voice, SMS, and high-speed mobile internet. The company operates over 53,000 base stations, utilizing a comprehensive fiber-optic network that spans more than 44,000 km. As part of the VEON Group, Kyivstar adheres to international standards of service and quality, promoting innovation through new technologies, such as 4G and expanding into 5G networks.

Since the onset of the full-scale military conflict in Ukraine, Kyivstar has demonstrated remarkable resilience and commitment to its customers by ensuring connectivity and access to essential services. The company has invested significantly in backup power systems to enhance the energy resilience of its infrastructure, allowing it to maintain operational capabilities even during power outages. Furthermore, Kyivstar actively participates in charity initiatives and social responsibility projects, contributing over UAH 2 billion to support military efforts, humanitarian aid, and the recovery of the digital infrastructure in Ukraine. The dedication of Kyivstar to enhancing the digital landscape of Ukraine and fostering communication continues to earn it recognition as a leading brand in the Ukrainian telecommunications sector.

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