Senior Security Network Engineer

Job Description

*CWT s complex network generates a constant stream of challenges which requires us to be continually innovative with an evolving set of technologies. Keeping the network reliable ensures that our users stay connected with our suite of applications, products and services.We are looking to recruit a Senior Data/Security Network Engineer. The role is to support and design network infrastructure through the full lifecycle ensuring it meets the the strategic long term plans of the business. The tasks will be both operational in responding to incidents but also will involve supporting projects. The role is also responsible for establishing design and build standards for network capabilities that support the needs of the business

• Primary Responsibility
  • Responsible for the design, configuration, deployment and in-life support of the network infrastructure platform that supports the CWT business.
  • Includes the data network infrastructure components supporting the corporate WAN, Internet, office LAN and data centre networks including load balancing and firewall platforms
  • Provision of support on incidents associated with network services covering Global WAN, Office LAN, Data Centre Hosting & Security
  • Responsible for troubleshooting network incidents and implementing standard changes across a number of global network platforms
  • Follow standard operating procedures around incident, problem and change management with an ongoing remit for continual process refinement and improvement
  • Responsible for pro-active monitoring of the network infrastructure and contributing to the definition and measurement of KPIs associated with this infrastructure.
  • Respond to service requests covering both incidents and standard changes or work request
  • Be the primary interface with various internal IT and business teams to facilitate fluid transfer of information for both implementations and service restoration.
  • Respond to business demand in the gathering and validation of requirements and map these to standard designs.

, *Experience

• At least 10 years relevant experience
• Good technical skills and experience with a service provider or enterprise-level network in operations and/or engineering roles.
• Hands on experience in troubleshooting and resolving network issues
• Experience of working in an high availability environment
• Excellent attention to detail and positive can-do attitudee

Education

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work
• ITIL certification demonstrating proficiency around service management

Languages

• Fluent in English both verbal and written
• Additional languages would be beneficial
• Proven abilities to work within a multicultural environment

Presentation skills

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to present complex information in a structured manner

Computer knowledge

• Industry certification to minimum of Cisco CCNP or equivalent
• Experience of data center network platforms and services including DNS, DHCP, NTP & SNMP
• Associated experience of server load balancing technologies from either F5 or Citrix NetScaler
• Good security architecture knowledge with specific experience with one of the major security vendors ideally Palo Alto
• Experience of working with global service providers in provision of WAN services for large Enterprises. Working knowledge of SD-WAN technology
• Familiarity with the use of virtualization technologies within the Data Centre.
• Large scale Enterprise routing
• Experience of network provision to corporate end users through fixed and wireless services

Specific skills

• Able to build and maintain collaborative relationships with clients from multiple functional areas and with IT peers
• Experience of working within an ITIL framework
• Experience of working with common network management tools such as SolarWinds, NetQoS
• Experience of working with ticket management systems such as ServiceNow

Keyskills :
technical skillsswitchesdata networkrouterscomputer sciencenetwork servicesdata centernetworkingtroubleshootingchange managementstandard operating proceduresload balancingcisco