Network Security Engineer, Juniper, Checkpoint, AWS, VPN, Netflow, QoS, DNS, SCOM


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Haybrook IT Resourcing

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1st March 2018

Location

Oxford

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Upto £500

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Contract

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Network Security Engineer, Juniper, Checkpoint, AWS, VPN, Netflow, QoS, DNS, SCOM

The Role:

Our client is looking for skilled Senior Network Security Engineers to join a growing team based in Oxford. The Senior Network Security Engineers will work at the forefront of technological development with the opportunity to contribute to significant change. Due to unprecedented growth and success, it’s a great time to join! The successful Senior Network Engineers will also receive an industry-leading benefits package and have the chance to work with cutting-edge network technologies such as Palo Alto, IDS/IPS, Juniper GSS/SRX, AWS and Microsoft Azure.

The Senior Network Security Engineer will assist my client in shifting from on-premise infrastructure to cloud based services. Joining a team of expert engineers and the Senior Network Engineer will deliver a flexible and dynamic workplace experience; enabling people to access services from any device. The Senior Network Engineer will be involved in implementing network and security services that support a cloud approach. This Senior Network Engineer role requires an individual with a strong and proven background in network engineering/architecture or consultancy.

Key Accountabilities of the Senior Network Security Engineer:

                                                                       Provide expertise to architecture and/or management to help make decisions and set priorities concerning all aspects of the network security environment

                                                                       Collaborate with external suppliers and vendors for opportunities including the automation, network monitoring, reporting and analysis

                                                                       Demonstrate a solid understanding of the underlying Platform to our internal customers

                                                                       Participate as an active member of a transformation programme team, including daily and weekly meetings

                                                                       Create and implement low-level designs in alignment with architecture principles and standards

                                                                       Communicate with leadership teams on project requirements, status, obstacles and team performance

                                                                       Ensuring all changes to the network are documented through Change Management Process

                                                                       Contributing to the improvement of processes and approaches within the department

                                                                       adept and creative skills for solving complex network and security challenges across multiple functions

                                                                       Troubleshoot issues efficiently while effectively communicating escalations and outcomes

                                                                       Provide guidance and mentoring to other engineers, supporting the design, implementation and troubleshooting when required

Key Performance Indicators for the Senior Network Security Engineer:

                                                                       Our client has the capability to support new network technologies and can maintain high levels of network performance and reliability

                                                                       Implement network and security services that support a ‘cloud first’ strategy, leading to reduced costs and improved business agility

                                                                       Presentations, demonstrations and discussions with other teams are held regularly, are informative and relevant

                                                                       Assist in the resolution of major incidents or problems encountered on the global network

                                                                       Incidents are documented and issues are appropriately escalated

                                                                       Activities and obstacles are communicated to PMO

MAIN CONTACTS (external/internal):

                                                                       Team Manager (daily: direct manager)

                                                                       Peers (daily: team members)

                                                                       PMOs (daily: team member)

                                                                       Users and Stakeholders (daily to weekly: Networking teams and leaders)

Required skill needed by the Senior Network Security Engineer:

                                                                       Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

                                                                       Significant experience in Security Operations

                                                                       Practical Experience with Enterprise level Firewall vendors

                                                                       Operating knowledge of security Gateways products

                                                                       Solid understanding of security best practices, particularly in relation to intrusion detection, web content filtering, data leakage prevention and encryption

                                                                       In-depth understanding of VPN and supporting technologies

                                                                       A solid understanding OSI model and TCP/IP, DNS, BGP Routing, Protocol Tags, Tunnels & NetFlow

                                                                       Experience with design and implementation of network security policies and management systems

                                                                       Demonstrable experience in translating service requirements and service designs requirements into a clear and coherent low-level designs

                                                                       Considerable experience in defining security policies and procedures

                                                                       A strong background in supporting multi-vendor, multi cluster Firewall platforms, that support a diverse set of products and a geographically disparate workforce

                                                                       A good understanding of the total cost ownership and lifecycle management of network assets

                                                                       Experience in the automation of manual tasks and seeking out efficiencies

                                                                       Experience of advanced problem management and troubleshooting techniques of complex issues, performance and capacity reporting using various tools

                                                                       Extensive and demonstrable experience of Incident and Problem Management, with an understanding of other ITIL processes, applied across multi-platform technologies

Technical Skills Knowledge/Skills/Experience required by the Senior Network Security Engineer:

Essential

                                                                       Advanced knowledge of Service Provider or Enterprise level Firewalls

                                                                       Advanced knowledge of VPN and supporting technologies

                                                                       Advanced knowledge of security technologies including intrusion detection and prevention

Desirable

                                                                       Knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure network security designs, including best practices in configuring AWS Direct Connect and Azure

                                                                       Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Solarwinds, Nagios and System Center Operations Manager (SCOM)

                                                                       Cyber Security and Compliance, PCI is a plus

                                                                       Proficiency with Linux or other flavors of UNIX

Success in the role requires the following personal qualities:

                                                                       Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to deal effectively with people at all levels (verbally and written)

                                                                       Able to work effectively and deliver a high standard of work in a busy and growing environment

                                                                       Phone & Video Conference Etiquette

                                                                       Organization

                                                                       Problem Solving

                                                                       Dependable especially with commitments

                                                                       Is organised with excellent time management and prioritisation skills

                                                                       Team Player and Ownership of everything you do

Network Security Engineer, Juniper, Checkpoint, AWS, VPN, Netflow, QoS, DNS, SCOM

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