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  • Senior Security Network Engineer / Consultant

    By Vincent Naughton on April 12, 2017

    Ward Solutions Security Operations & Response Practice is Ireland’s most technically proficient security practice is Ireland’s most technically proficient security practice, with a reputation in the Irish market for providing technical expertise, independent technical and consultancy advice, and superior quality in all customer engagements designed to bring tangible benefits and results for our customers.  ...

    • Ward Solutions Security Operations & Response Practice is Ireland’s most technically proficient security practice is Ireland’s most technically proficient security practice, with a reputation in the Irish market for providing technical expertise,

      independent technical and consultancy advice, 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 an experienced Senior Security Network Engineer / Consultant within Ward Solutions. You will be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of network security systems including firewalls and infrastructure.

      Remote management of network security systems and network security review of ICT infrastructure is also a key feature for this role.

      • Participate as lead Presales Engineer in designing secure networking solutions.

      • Liaise with Technology Vendors in scoping presales requirements.

      • Work with the Ward Sales team and liaise with clients on Sales opportunities

      • Develop security architectures and controls, review designs, develop security documentation for different projects and identify and address risks.

      • Lead technical implementation of small to medium infrastructures and technical designs including producing cost and timescale estimates and identifying risks. On larger projects work with lead architects to meet customer requirements.

      • Work within a team as a security specialist helping to define and implement technical best practice. Ensures effective planning and implementation of network solutions.

      • Establish working relationships with the customer at the appropriate technical and / or management 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

      • Manage and administer network environments within SLA, defining improvements and implementing changes to meet service level requirements.

      • Act as a point of escalation for supported client environments.

      Minimum Experience Requirements

      • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a heterogeneous network and security environment

      • Presales and Technical solution design and development experience. 

      • Relevant  Network and Security certifications (CCNA, CCSA or equivalent)

      • Installation, management and troubleshooting of switches, routers and firewalls  (Preferred Cisco, Fortinet, Checkpoint, Juniper,)

      • In-depth and hands on experience in network security technologies; Web-Proxies, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, VPN (SSL & IPsec), Routing, Switching

      • Understanding of security principles that span from network to application layers

      • Sound understanding and experience with protocols/technologies such as: TCP/IP, HTTP(S), TLS/SSL, IPSec, 802.1x

      • Technically proficient in maintaining and operating network equipment and their associated services and applications

      • Experience troubleshooting issues while interacting with vendor technical support

      • 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
      • Experience in Presales and proposal development
      • Troubleshooting skills are essential.
      • Design 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 technical lead on project teams as required.
      • Client liaison skills
      • Good Coordinator and organiser
      • Experience in Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Checkpoint, or Juniper technologies an advantage.
      • Understanding of Microsoft products, Servers, OS, Office 365, Exchange, Active Directory an advantage
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