Job Description
▶︎ Job Details ・
Job Title: Japanese Bilingual Mid–Senior Network / Security Engineer
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Client: Japanese IT Company
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Working Location: New York, NY 10022
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Working Style: Hybrid (2–3 days/week onsite)
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Employment Type: Full-time
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Salary: $70,000 – $100,000 (DOE)
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Benefit: Standard benefits package
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Visa Support: Possible
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Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (after-hours/weekend incident response may be required; compensatory time off available)
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Language: Japanese & English (Bilingual)
▶ Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and maintain IP network infrastructure including firewalls, routers, and switches
- Configure and support servers, PCs, networks, and telephony hardware/software for customers
- Perform onsite installation and troubleshooting at client offices and data centers (NY/NJ/CT); occasional business travel required
- Provide remote and onsite technical support for network and infrastructure environments
- Manage pre-sales and post-sales technical projects, coordinating with vendors and subcontractors
- Conduct security assessments and implement tailored network/security solutions
- Build, operate, and enhance security technologies such as endpoint protection and network security platforms
- Respond to infrastructure incidents and participate in emergency support when needed
- Maintain installation records, project documentation, and troubleshooting logs
- Report project and issue status to project leaders
- Support proposal and quotation preparation
- Research products and market trends
- Support existing customer accounts and ensure high service quality
- Collaborate closely with sales teams on solution delivery
- Mentor junior engineers as needed
▶︎ The right candidate will possess: - Strong hands-on experience in enterprise network environments
- Solid IP networking fundamentals
- Client-facing communication skills in Japanese and English
- Flexibility to respond to infrastructure incidents outside business hours
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Adaptability to evolving technologies
▶︎ Required Qualifications & Skills: - 4–6+ years of practical experience in network engineering (junior–senior level considered)
- Experience with Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto (firewalls, routers, switches)
- Network certifications such as CCNA / CCNP preferred (practical experience prioritized)
- Unix/Linux and Windows server operation
- LAN / WAN technologies
- Virtualization and storage platforms
- Security tools including endpoint protection and vulnerability assessment
- Experience with Microsoft, Citrix, VMware environments
- MSP / MSSP experience a plus
Job Tags
Full time, For subcontractor, Remote work, Visa sponsorship, Weekend work, 2 days per week, 3 days per week