Senior Network Security Engineer

Accenture; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A global professional services company is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer in Porto. The successful candidate will set up and support CORE network infrastructures, design solutions, and enhance network security. Must have over 12 years of experience, expertise in CheckPoint and Palo Alto technologies, and automation skills. The role includes responsibilities for network optimization and collaboration on infrastructure projects. Flexibility for travel and hybrid work options are available.

Qualificações

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in network security or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, etc.).
• Excellent understanding of TCP/IP protocols and DNS (Infoblox).

Responsabilidades

• Set up, configure, and support CORE network infrastructure.
• Participate in network design reviews and enhancements.
• Provide L3-level troubleshooting for network systems.

Conhecimentos

CheckPoint and Palo Alto technologies

Routing and switching technologies

TCP/IP protocols and DNS

Automation and development skills (Python, Ansible, Bash, Terraform)

Formação académica

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related disciplines

CheckPoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE)

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)

F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS)

Ferramentas

CheckPoint VSX and high-end appliances

Palo Alto Panorama, Prisma, IAF, SD-WAN

F5 technologies

Cloudflare product management

AlgoSec products

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are seeking a skilled and passionate senior Senior Network Security Engineer to join our team in Porto. The Senior Network Security Engineer will be responsible for setting up, configuring, and supporting the CORE network infrastructure, including firewalls, HLB, DNS, proxies, and more. The role involves designing network solutions, troubleshooting, and optimizing the network environment while introducing automation services. The candidate will also participate in infrastructure and business projects, ensuring secure and efficient network operations. You will champion a security‑first culture, participate in initiatives that protect client platforms and data, reduce risk exposure, strengthen defenses, and continuously improve the client’s overall security posture.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and support CORE network infrastructure (firewalls, HLB, DNS, GLB, IP, proxies, etc.)
• Create network designs based on infrastructure and application requirements
• Participate in network design reviews for infrastructure and segmentation
• Review, implement, and enhance the network environment
• Maintain and update documentation of corporate network implementations
• Provide L3-level troubleshooting for network systems
• Support network projects by delivering required infrastructure and documentation
• Perform vulnerability assessments, validation, and upgrades on network systems and applications
• Maintain processes like configuration management and infrastructure monitoring
• Optimize current network implementations and introduce automation services

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in network security or a related field
• Extensive experience with CheckPoint and Palo Alto technologies, including:
• CheckPoint VSX and high-end appliances
• Palo Alto Panorama, Prisma, IAF, and SD-WAN.
• Experience with F5 technologies
• Experience with Cloudflare product management
• Knowledge of AlgoSec products
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching technologies (BGP, ISIS, OSPF, VRF, MPLS, GRE, IPSEC, OTV)
• Excellent understanding of TCP/IP protocols, DNS (Infoblox), and QoS
• Automation and development skills (Python, Ansible, Bash, Netbrain, Terraform)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications
  • CheckPoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE).
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).
  • F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS).
  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related disciplines.

Additional Information

• Flexibility for regular travel to Paris or Brussels (at least once per quarter)
• Teleworking is possible, with a minimum of 8 days per month on-site

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us at www.accenture.com

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