Network Security Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy in the UK is seeking a full-time remote Network Security Consultant. The role involves enhancing network security, implementing cybersecurity initiatives, and troubleshooting issues. Candidates must have SC clearance or be capable of obtaining it, along with a strong background in Cisco technologies and firewall management.

Qualifications

• Must be SC Cleared or capable of gaining UK SC Clearance.
• Experience managing NSX-T.
• Understanding of advanced switching and routing environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess and improve network security.
• Implement cybersecurity measures.
• Design and maintain network architecture.

Skills

Network Security

Cybersecurity measures

Troubleshooting network issues

Firewall migration

Tools

Cisco Firewalling

Cisco ISE

VMware NSX

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Checkpoint

Job description

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Embli Solutions is a UK-based IT consultancy focused on advancing business technology services and delivering value-driven results for clients. With an expert team of engineers boasting decades of industry experience, we help businesses unlock the full potential of their technology investments. We believe in crafting unique IT solutions tailored to each organization's goals and priorities. Our commitment is to design solutions that meet our clients' specific business needs.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Network Security Consultant. The Network Security Consultant will be responsible for assessing and improving network security, implementing cybersecurity measures, managing information security protocols, and troubleshooting network issues. Additionally, the consultant will be involved in designing and maintaining network architecture to ensure robust and secure network operations.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must be SC Cleared, or capable of gaining UK SC Clearance - Mandatory.
• NSX-T- Experience managing the platform on a daily basis, configuring/monitoring etc.
• SDDC. (Software Defined Datacentre) - Virtualised datacentre functions such as Cisco ACI, VMware NSX and Virtualised firewalling.
• Cisco Technologies. - Cisco Firewalling, Cisco ISE and any experience with other emerging Cisco technologies and products.
• Capable or understanding and operating advanced switching and routing environments.
• Firewalling migration experience. - From/to any of the leading firewalling vendors or technologies: Palo Alto/Fortinet/Cisco FTD/Meraki/Checkpoint.

If you are interested, please get in touch!