Network Security Engineer Full Time

Dagenham, Essex
Connexa

Network Security Engineer

Are you a Cisco expert with a passion for network security? Join our client as a Network Security Engineer and play a key role in ensuring the reliability and security of their network infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a dynamic IT team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, administer, and maintain network and security platforms, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and cryptography solutions.
• Perform diagnostics and analysis on Cisco-based network and security technologies to ensure maximum system reliability and security.
• Monitor network traffic to optimise performance and efficiency.
• Implement and manage remote access and VPN solutions.
• Oversee PKI distribution and manage certificate issuance and revocation.
• Recommend and implement network and security enhancements.
• Develop technical specifications, runbooks, design documents, and rollout/test plans.
• Provide BAU support for network and security-related incidents and tickets.
• Contribute to IT policy and process development following industry best practices.
• Collaborate with IT professionals including Cyber Security Analysts, Infrastructure Engineers, IT Support, and Software Developers to integrate security into new systems and applications.
• Ensure compliance with strict change control processes.
• Work with third parties to maximise system potential and address issues.
• Create both technical and non-technical documentation.
• Define and maintain security policies and procedures.
• Identify threats and vulnerabilities, and propose/implement mitigation solutions.
• Provide occasional on-site support at various locations within and outside the UK.
• Uphold company values in all aspects of your work.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 2+ years of Cisco network support experience.
• Experience with multisite L2 & L3 network support.
• In-depth knowledge of the TCP/IP suite.
• Hands-on experience in configuring and maintaining Cisco hardware and software.
• Administration and configuration experience with firewalls.
• Understanding of network segmentation and access control.
• Proficiency in managing site-to-site and endpoint VPNs.
• Experience with enterprise wireless solutions.
• Familiarity with RADIUS/TACACS.
• Experience implementing and supporting routing solutions (BGP, STATIC).
• Exposure to Cisco Meraki and Microsoft Azure.
• Strong second/third line BAU network support skills.
• Experience with network monitoring solutions.
• Competence in technical and non-technical documentation (Visio, MS Office).
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

• Cisco DNA Centre
• Software Defined Networking/Access
• Cisco ACI
• Cisco SD-WAN
• Cisco ISE
• Cisco Secure Firewall (FirePOWER)/FMC
• Cisco CCNA / CCNP
• CompTIA Network+

If you are ready to take on a challenging role with a company that values innovation and teamwork, apply now to become a vital part of their network security team!

Established in Didsbury, Connexa Technology Ltd is becoming one of the UK’s fastest growing IT and Technology recruitment companies.

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