Network Senior Consultant

Descompagnons Trabalho Temporário Lda; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A recruitment agency in Portugal is seeking a Network Administrator Consultant to troubleshoot and improve network infrastructures. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience and is fluent in both English and Portuguese. Responsibilities include handling network issues, ensuring security, and collaborating with teams. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid work model in Lisbon.

Serviços

Competitive salary

Awesome benefits

Career guide support

Relocation package and visa sponsorship

Qualificações

• Over 8 years of professional experience in network administration.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, EDR solutions, and monitoring tools.
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate.

Responsabilidades

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents within network infrastructures.
• Implement and maintain robust network security measures.
• Manage and update network configurations.

Conhecimentos

Protocol expertise (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF)

Hardware (routers, switches, firewalls)

Network security knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Fluent English

Fluent Portuguese

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field

Ferramentas

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

VPNs

EDR solutions

Monitoring tools

Scripting (Python)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Network Administrator Consultant to work in Portugal who\'s eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity!

About KWAN
We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by
- house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.

What is this challenge about

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents within network infrastructures, ensuring stability and performance;
• Detect and respond promptly to network failures, performance degradation, and security breaches;
• Implement and maintain robust network security measures, conducting regular audits and assessments;
• Manage and update network configurations (IP addresses, routing, firewall rules, etc. );
• Optimize network performance by analyzing traffic and metrics;
• Apply firmware and software updates to improve stability and security;
• Collaborate closely with sysadmins, cybersecurity teams, and developers;
• Provide call support for emergency response situations;
• Leverage automation and scripting tools to streamline operations;
• Document network diagrams, configurations, and procedures;
• Lead technical teams and mentor junior colleagues;
• Interact with clients to understand needs and propose tailored solutions.

Does it sound exciting? Apply now!

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field;
• Over 8 years of professional experience in network administration;
• Strong expertise in protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF), hardware (routers, switches, firewalls), and security;
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, EDR solutions, and monitoring tools;
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python is a plus);
• Strong problem-solving skills and methodical troubleshooting;
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate with both technical and technical stakeholders;
• Ability to work under pressure and handle emergency situations;
• Leadership mindset and mentoring abilities;
• Consulting expertise and client interaction experience;
• Fluent level of English (mandatory);
• Fluent level of Portuguese (mandatory);
• Work model hybrid 3x per week in Lisbon.

Do you meet most of the position requirements? Then grab this opportunity and apply now!

What we offer

• A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture;
• A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income;
• An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events;
• A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your life balance at KWAN;
• A relocation package and visa sponsorship for all our international hires.

Some Words From Our Colleagues
“At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations. ”

Grab this opportunity, apply now!