Ward Solutions Security Operations & Response Practice is Ireland’s most technically proficient security practice, with a reputation in the Irish market for providing technical expertise,
technical and consultancy advice and services, and superior quality in all customer engagements designed to bring tangible benefits and results for our customers.
We recognize the knowledge of our security Engineers and consultants is the key to our success, and that they understand how to expertly implement and support technical security
solutions for all of our customers.
A Position exists for a Security Network Engineer within Ward Solutions.
You will
- be responsible for the implementation, support and maintenance of network security systems including firewalls and infrastructure.
- Work as part of the Ward Support Team delivering remote and onsite Support to client security Infrastructure
- Establish working relationships with the customer at the appropriate technical level, to understand the requirements of the customer’s business in order to deliver and enhance the service.
- Take ownership for obtaining the information required to diagnose and resolve complex network problems. Engage with third parties to jointly resolve in-depth product issues where necessary
Minimum Experience Requirements
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A minimum of 2 years of experience in a heterogeneous network and security environment
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Relevant Network and Security certifications (CCNA, CCSA or equivalent)
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Installation, management and troubleshooting of switches, routers and firewalls (Preferred Cisco, Fortinet, Checkpoint, Juniper,)
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Hands on experience in network security technologies; Web-Proxies, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, VPN (SSL & IPsec), Routing, Switching
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Understanding of security principles that span from network to application layers
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Sound understanding and experience with protocols/technologies such as: TCP/IP, HTTP(S), TLS/SSL, IPSec, 802.1x
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Technically proficient in maintaining and operating network equipment and their associated services and applications
- Applicants should clearly state level of certifications held in all technical proficiencies and relevant experience in same.
General Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills written and oral
- Technical Writing Skills
- Troubleshooting skills are essential.
- Testing and Implementation of technical solutions
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good team skills – this position will involve working as part of a service delivery team and project teams as required.
- Client liaison skills
- Experience in Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Checkpoint, or Juniper technologies an advantage.
- Understanding of Microsoft products, Servers, OS, Office 365, Exchange, Active Directory an advantage