Network Engineer (Cisco / VPN Specialist)
Mexico City / Guatemala / San Salvador / San Pedro Sula, Cortés / San José, San Jose, Costa Rica / Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional / Panama City, Panamá
IT Operations – Networking /
Remote /
Remote
Join Our Team
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:
- Required Skills & Knowledge:
- 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;
You can also apply here:
Website: https://www.oowlish.com/work-with-us/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oowlish/jobs/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oowlishtechnology/
