Network Securtiy Engineer

Job DescriptionExcellent opportunity with a leading global organisation for an experienced Network Security Engineer who will join a busy team working on BAU and major future projects.This role will be initially on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract basis with the potential to conversion to permanent role at the end of the fixed-term contract.Responsibilities:Monitor and responds to IT security events / alertsPlans and carry out proactive maintenance on network devices / firewalls etc.Perform troubleshooting tasks based on fault ticketsCarry out moves / adds / changes on network / security solutionsActs as technical escalation point for network / firewall faultsPerform design work (routing / switching etc.) for network implementation projectsEnsures that network design / configuration are in compliance with industry best-practice, relevant regulatory requirements and internal policyConfigures and deploys network / security solutionsActs as technical lead for larger assigned projects, including providing SME-level advice to project teams and stakeholdersManages and carries out smaller assigned projects independently, with oversight from management teamAdvises IT team on technology choices / best-practice relating to networks / securityIdentifies potential areas for improvementLiaises with internal business resources at all levelsLiaises with external partners and suppliersExperience requiredSOC experience preferred.Minimum 5 years in a network security engineer / security analyst role, gained in medium to large enterprise environmentsMinimum 3 years routing and switching experience, gained in medium to large enterprise environmentsSignificant experience in security event monitoring / analysis / remediationSignificant experience with management of firewalls / security appliances (examples: Cisco FirePower, Palo Alto, CheckPoint, enterprise web / email filters, AAA solutions)Significant experience with troubleshooting of network and security solutions as point of escalation, including log and packet analysisExperience with Microsoft Defender suite (Azure / 365)Experience with management and implementation of dynamic routing protocols (BGP / OSPF)Experience with acting as technical lead (network / security) in projects, including interaction with project teams and stakeholdersExcellent written and spoken EnglishPreferably educated to degree level in a relevant fieldHolds or has previously held professional level certifications related to network security (examples: CEH, CISM, CCNP Security)Excellent opportunity with a leading global organisation for an experienced Network Security Engineer who will join a busy team working on BAU and major future projects.This role will be initially on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract basis with the potential to conversion to permanent role at the end of the fixed-term contract.Responsibilities:Monitor and responds to IT security events / alertsPlans and carry out proactive maintenance on network devices / firewalls etc.Perform troubleshooting tasks based on fault ticketsCarry out moves / adds / changes on network / security solutionsActs as technical escalation point for network / firewall faultsPerform design work (routing / switching etc.) for network implementation projectsEnsures that network design / configuration are in compliance with industry best-practice, relevant regulatory requirements and internal policyConfigures and deploys network / security solutionsActs as technical lead for larger assigned projects, including providing SME-level advice to project teams and stakeholdersManages and carries out smaller assigned projects independently, with oversight from management teamAdvises IT team on technology choices / best-practice relating to networks / securityIdentifies potential areas for improvementLiaises with internal business resources at all levelsLiaises with external partners and suppliersExperience requiredSOC experience preferred.Minimum 5 years in a network security engineer / security analyst role, gained in medium to large enterprise environmentsMinimum 3 years routing and switching experience, gained in medium to large enterprise environmentsSignificant experience in security event monitoring / analysis / remediationSignificant experience with management of firewalls / security appliances (examples: Cisco FirePower, Palo Alto, CheckPoint, enterprise web / email filters, AAA solutions)Significant experience with troubleshooting of network and security solutions as point of escalation, including log and packet analysisExperience with Microsoft Defender suite (Azure / 365)Experience with management and implementation of dynamic routing protocols (BGP / OSPF)Experience with acting as technical lead (network / security) in projects, including interaction with project teams and stakeholdersExcellent written and spoken EnglishPreferably educated to degree level in a relevant fieldHolds or has previously held professional level certifications related to network security (examples: CEH, CISM, CCNP Security)
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