Senior Network Engineer

Vertex IT Solutions Limited
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 85K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Data analysis
Azure
Border Gateway Protocol
Computer Networks
Data Centers
Information Management
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Network Security
Network Architecture
Networking Basics
Network Monitoring
Routing
Open Shortest Path First
Security Information and Event Management
Virtual Local Area Networks
Wi-Fi Technology
Network Routers
Cyber Threat Analysis
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Palo Alto Networks
Firepower
Cisco networks

Job description

We are looking for a Technical Hand on Senior Network Engineer with strong Palo Alto Firewall experience to join the Networking team to drive their Security projects alongside the day to day Network duties playing a key role in maintaining and enhancing the global network infrastructure.

Ensuring the network stability, security, and efficiency across the operations while driving improvements and innovation.

Act as the technical lead in the Network Team for the Firewalls

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the design and implementation of the global networking roadmap.

Maintain, monitor and troubleshoot the global network.

Be the focal point for all issues relating to the global network and networking security events.

Be the SME on the Firewall related matters, maintain and stabilise the network estate.

Create and modify configurations on Cisco/Arista

Analyse and resolve alerts from Security Events, Information Management tools, Network Behaviour Analytics, and network monitoring incidents.

Create/modify configurations on Switches, Routers and Firewalls.

Ensure quality assurance for Incident and Change requests, oversee the implementation of changes, and guarantee that information is accurately captured and maintained.

Use packet-capture tools, analyse packet flows and utilise network-based User Behaviour Analytics to understand breaches and track the propagation of malware.

Use Threat Intelligence Services to identify potential new threats and develop new mitigations.

Actively engage with our colleagues overseas to enhance our shared understanding of security threats and discover innovative ways to elevate the IT function.

Requirements

5+ years' strong general Networking experience and implementation experience (Data Centre, Campus, Wi-Fi, Security).

Solid hands on experience with Palo Alto, OSPF, Vlans, VPN,BGP.

Expertise in routing, switching, and network architecture.(Palo Alto and Firepower)

Industry certifications - Any of the following - (Arista ACE 3-7, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, PCNSA, PCNSE).

Experience with network security architecture (Zones and Policy)

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Enjoys research into emerging threats in the security landscape and identifying and analysing real-world threats

Familiarity with Panorama.

Desirable:

Experience in Azure networking and security

A strong desire to utilise your skills in ways that contribute to the improvement of the global IT function.

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