Network Security Engineer

DP World; Mucking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in the UK is looking for a Network Engineer to support and manage their IT network. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and at least 5 years of experience with Cisco technologies, VOIP, and firewall management. Key responsibilities include providing 3rd level network support and ensuring compliance with security protocols. This role offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Market competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in installing and configuring networks across various disciplines.
• Proven expertise in Cisco technologies.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the global network across various disciplines and become a subject matter expert.
• Manage and maintain the company firewalls and IPS systems.
• Provide 3rd level support for sites and DCs across networking disciplines.

Skills

Cisco switching

VOIP

Firewall management

Network application tools

Cloud migration

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Checkpoint Firewalls

Velocloud SDWAN

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the global network across various disciplines and become subject matter expert for one or more areas within the network including LAN/WAN/Wireless/Security/VOIP.
• Work with global IT teams and management, supporting the network across the full project life cycle including proof of concept, design, procurement of Network hardware/WAN, configuration, installation, testing, documentation, and ongoing monitoring/support.
• Manage NAC/Segmentation Forescout environment.
• Manage and maintain the company firewalls and IPS systems with focus on alerts and vulnerability management.
• Capable of working and integrating with other teams to identify specific vulnerabilities and mitigate any threats.
• Work with InfoSec team on identifying threats from SIEM and other logs gathered across all IT infrastructure and recommend improvements as and when necessary.
• Implement system changes for security and compliance as defined by compliance and security teams.
• Work with Compliance and Audit team as required on behalf of Networks team.
• 2nd /3rd level support to production support and branch office IT personnel on network related issues.
• Perform system upgrades; install OS, maintenance releases, critical fixes, and service packs; assist with application upgrades, installations and systems monitoring.
• Works with members of other IT groups, peers, and management to solve systems related issues for internal and external customers.
• Define, create, and deliver documentation - hardware/software configurations, change control, downtime/availability, problem/resolution, procedures, resource usage.
• Provide 3rd level Network support for sites and DCs across various networking disciplines; this includes the two primary datacenters located in Ireland and Germany.
• Manage and maintain network tools and proactively monitor and troubleshoot the network.
• Actively participate, enforce, and follow DP World's Change, Incident, and Problem management processes.
• Willingness to devise creative solutions to solve complex problems and issues.
• Perform consistently and contributes beyond the assigned tasks.
• Attend CAB calls and present all changes and respond if challenged to any RFC.
• Dedicate themselves to learn and improve upon the existing methods of carrying out Network Engineer functions.
• Work with their team and internal and external customers in a professional manner at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong Cisco switching and wireless skills and experience in large deployments.
• Experience and knowledge of routing, SD WAN, firewall, VOIP, network application tools, automation, and cloud migration.
• Experience in Checkpoint Firewalls design, configuration, installation and management.
• Proven experience installing and configuring networks for 5+ years.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise under pressure.
• Experience installing, configuring, customizing and supporting enterprise applications such as switches, routers, access points, firewalls.
• Strong time management, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Previous experience following change management and change control processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working on and away from site with a firm understanding of Pan European cultures.
• Experience working both independently and as part of a team.
• Checkpoint Firewall certified.
• Working on Velocloud SDWAN would also be a plus but not essential.
• Strong Cisco knowledge of routing and switching and including wireless infrastructure.
• 5+ years of experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting networks across various disciplines, this also includes site surveys and procurement of network hardware.

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DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.