An exciting opportunity for a passionate Network Security Engineer to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to protecting our critical systems and ensuring the integrity and security of our network infrastructure. Salary: Circa £50,000depending on experience+ shift allowance Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification, working a 24/7 Shift Pattern Security Clearance: British Citizen This role will require DV Clearance. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and a Security Check (SC) clearance, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: Join our forward thinking team as a Network Security Engineer, where you will play a key role in safeguarding our organisations' network infrastructure as part of the 24x7 Internal Security Response (ISR) team. When not involved in incident response and triage activity with the SOC team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining robust security solutions to protect against evolving threats. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will work on implementing changes securely, identifying vulnerabilities, managing security incidents and ensuring compliance with industry best practices. The role will be involved in the optimisation of network security tools to remediate "purple team" highlighted areas identified for improvement. You will also have the opportunity to immerse your time into the standardisation of network tools. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to security initiatives, solve complex challenges, and have a direct impact on the overall resilience of our IT environment. If you are passionate about security and proactive defence, this role is the perfect fit. If you are looking to leverage your technical skills in a values-led company that values innovation and diversity, this is the place to make an impact. What we're looking for from you: ESSENTIALS Solid understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANS and load balancing) Strong expertise in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting firewalls e.g. Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto Demonstrable hands-on experience in next-gen firewalls and advancing security features like IPS/IDS, SSL decryption and deep packet inspection. Proven experience in managing secure proxy solutions (e.g. Bluecoat, F5) and the ability to implement policies for content filtering, SSL inspection and network traffic monitoring. In depth knowledge of security protocols such as IPSec, SSL / TLS, VPNs and two factor authentication. Understanding of network architectures and security zones (DMZ, internal networks). Proficient in monitoring technologies e.g. PRTG, Nagios. DESIRABLES Understanding of cyber security capabilities and their integrations to networks infrastructure. Existing knowledge of / aptitude to learn Darktrace Antigena and Respond, Splunk ES or Log Rhythm tools. Strong ability to interpret complex information via use of packet capture in order to identify malicious traffic in detail, revealing attacker behaviours like C2, exploitation, lateral movement, or data exfiltration. Proven ability to review SOC alerting in collaboration with SOC analysts to effectively triage and manage Tier 1 SOC alerts to the appropriate outcome. Experience with LDAP, and application traffic flow root cause analysis. Previous experience to identify root cause from (TBC for review - Demonstrable understanding of the OSI Reference Model and the network communication protocols, including but not limited to DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S. Demonstrable experience with Security Information Event Monitoring Tools and/or Network Packet Capture tools). Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/03/2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity for a passionate Network Security Engineer to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to protecting our critical systems and ensuring the integrity and security of our network infrastructure. Salary: Circa £50,000depending on experience+ shift allowance Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification, working a 24/7 Shift Pattern Security Clearance: British Citizen This role will require DV Clearance. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and a Security Check (SC) clearance, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: Join our forward thinking team as a Network Security Engineer, where you will play a key role in safeguarding our organisations' network infrastructure as part of the 24x7 Internal Security Response (ISR) team. When not involved in incident response and triage activity with the SOC team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining robust security solutions to protect against evolving threats. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will work on implementing changes securely, identifying vulnerabilities, managing security incidents and ensuring compliance with industry best practices. The role will be involved in the optimisation of network security tools to remediate "purple team" highlighted areas identified for improvement. You will also have the opportunity to immerse your time into the standardisation of network tools. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to security initiatives, solve complex challenges, and have a direct impact on the overall resilience of our IT environment. If you are passionate about security and proactive defence, this role is the perfect fit. If you are looking to leverage your technical skills in a values-led company that values innovation and diversity, this is the place to make an impact. What we're looking for from you: ESSENTIALS Solid understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANS and load balancing) Strong expertise in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting firewalls e.g. Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto Demonstrable hands-on experience in next-gen firewalls and advancing security features like IPS/IDS, SSL decryption and deep packet inspection. Proven experience in managing secure proxy solutions (e.g. Bluecoat, F5) and the ability to implement policies for content filtering, SSL inspection and network traffic monitoring. In depth knowledge of security protocols such as IPSec, SSL / TLS, VPNs and two factor authentication. Understanding of network architectures and security zones (DMZ, internal networks). Proficient in monitoring technologies e.g. PRTG, Nagios. DESIRABLES Understanding of cyber security capabilities and their integrations to networks infrastructure. Existing knowledge of / aptitude to learn Darktrace Antigena and Respond, Splunk ES or Log Rhythm tools. Strong ability to interpret complex information via use of packet capture in order to identify malicious traffic in detail, revealing attacker behaviours like C2, exploitation, lateral movement, or data exfiltration. Proven ability to review SOC alerting in collaboration with SOC analysts to effectively triage and manage Tier 1 SOC alerts to the appropriate outcome. Experience with LDAP, and application traffic flow root cause analysis. Previous experience to identify root cause from (TBC for review - Demonstrable understanding of the OSI Reference Model and the network communication protocols, including but not limited to DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S. Demonstrable experience with Security Information Event Monitoring Tools and/or Network Packet Capture tools). Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Job Title: Network Engineer Location: Birmingham Level: Consultant Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: You be required to perform "Business as usual" or Project implementations including design, build and system deployments, including troubleshooting, security and configuration changes. Join Accenture Technology and you will become part of the largest and most diverse group of business operations specialists in the world. You will be part of a team which implements public and private cloud technologies and builds and transforms client infrastructure services. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provides an unbeatable platform from which to build a career. This role may either be based from a multi-client delivery centre or at client sites for extended period of times when required. In our team we are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with: Working knowledge of network security including deployment and configuration of firewalls Working knowledge of networking routing protocols and an understanding of EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and IP multicast. Management of LAN/WAN environments including device protocols and communication standards. Knowledge of Load balancer solutions, in particular F5 Working experience in public cloud network & infrastructure resources (Azure NSGs, Azure VMs) As a Network Engineer, you will: Manage all network components in a LAN/WAN environment Management of Network Security appliances (example: Next Gen Firewalls with UTM). Troubleshoot network connectivity incidents (this includes routing, switching and security). Build, configure and maintain network infrastructures as per best practices. Identify service improvements to reduce risk and improve stability. Producing high quality implementation scripts, test plans and change controls for all network changes. (ITIL Framework) Be expected to upskill your knowledge of different technologies (Project related) Create, maintaining, and reviewing operational and technical design documentation. As part of the UK Networks team, the successful candidate is expected to: Provide out of hours on-call support, when required Occasionally work unsociable hours (evening/night, weekends, bank holidays) Work effectively with teams in other geographic areas, particularly India. Help direct and educate/build skills in less experienced staff Be flexible, mobile and willing to work on client site at least 2 days a week. (Location: Birmingham) What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
04/03/2026
Full time
Job Title: Network Engineer Location: Birmingham Level: Consultant Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: You be required to perform "Business as usual" or Project implementations including design, build and system deployments, including troubleshooting, security and configuration changes. Join Accenture Technology and you will become part of the largest and most diverse group of business operations specialists in the world. You will be part of a team which implements public and private cloud technologies and builds and transforms client infrastructure services. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provides an unbeatable platform from which to build a career. This role may either be based from a multi-client delivery centre or at client sites for extended period of times when required. In our team we are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with: Working knowledge of network security including deployment and configuration of firewalls Working knowledge of networking routing protocols and an understanding of EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and IP multicast. Management of LAN/WAN environments including device protocols and communication standards. Knowledge of Load balancer solutions, in particular F5 Working experience in public cloud network & infrastructure resources (Azure NSGs, Azure VMs) As a Network Engineer, you will: Manage all network components in a LAN/WAN environment Management of Network Security appliances (example: Next Gen Firewalls with UTM). Troubleshoot network connectivity incidents (this includes routing, switching and security). Build, configure and maintain network infrastructures as per best practices. Identify service improvements to reduce risk and improve stability. Producing high quality implementation scripts, test plans and change controls for all network changes. (ITIL Framework) Be expected to upskill your knowledge of different technologies (Project related) Create, maintaining, and reviewing operational and technical design documentation. As part of the UK Networks team, the successful candidate is expected to: Provide out of hours on-call support, when required Occasionally work unsociable hours (evening/night, weekends, bank holidays) Work effectively with teams in other geographic areas, particularly India. Help direct and educate/build skills in less experienced staff Be flexible, mobile and willing to work on client site at least 2 days a week. (Location: Birmingham) What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
Network Engineer Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW) 500 - 550pd DOE (Inside IR35) 6 month initial contract Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not) My central Government client is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on high availability, performance, and resilience. You will provide advanced technical leadership across routing, switching, firewall administration, and network security operations. On a day to day basis you will be the escalation point for complex issues involving Cisco switching platforms, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, ensuring the network reliably supports business operations. Responsibilities: Enterprise LAN/WAN design, optimization, and lifecycle management Firewall, IPS/IDS, and network security policy management Advanced troubleshooting of network performance, connectivity, and security issues Leading network modernization, migration, and automation initiatives Ensuring compliance with security frameworks and organizational standards Collaboration with cross-functional IT teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions Experience Required: Experience in support and design in highly secure environments. Cisco Switching, Routing, Security and wireless technologies Network Protocols TCP/IP, BGP, ICMP, OSPF, IPSEC Cisco ASA Firewall Administration and design Cisco Firepower ( NGFW) Palo Alto Firewall administration. Knowledge of Virtual Environments and virtual network solutions,(ie VMWare ) Experience in Cisco ISE and PRIME BIG IP F5 Administration Configuration - LTM, ASM Network Monitoring PRTG Cisco ACI Azure AWS experience Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
03/03/2026
Contractor
Network Engineer Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW) 500 - 550pd DOE (Inside IR35) 6 month initial contract Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not) My central Government client is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on high availability, performance, and resilience. You will provide advanced technical leadership across routing, switching, firewall administration, and network security operations. On a day to day basis you will be the escalation point for complex issues involving Cisco switching platforms, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, ensuring the network reliably supports business operations. Responsibilities: Enterprise LAN/WAN design, optimization, and lifecycle management Firewall, IPS/IDS, and network security policy management Advanced troubleshooting of network performance, connectivity, and security issues Leading network modernization, migration, and automation initiatives Ensuring compliance with security frameworks and organizational standards Collaboration with cross-functional IT teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions Experience Required: Experience in support and design in highly secure environments. Cisco Switching, Routing, Security and wireless technologies Network Protocols TCP/IP, BGP, ICMP, OSPF, IPSEC Cisco ASA Firewall Administration and design Cisco Firepower ( NGFW) Palo Alto Firewall administration. Knowledge of Virtual Environments and virtual network solutions,(ie VMWare ) Experience in Cisco ISE and PRIME BIG IP F5 Administration Configuration - LTM, ASM Network Monitoring PRTG Cisco ACI Azure AWS experience Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Network Engineer Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW) £500 - £550pd DOE (Inside IR35) 6 month initial contract Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not) My central Government client is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on high availability, performance, and resilience. You will provide advanced technical leadership across routing, switching, firewall administration, and network security operations. On a day to day basis you will be the escalation point for complex issues involving Cisco switching platforms, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, ensuring the network reliably supports business operations. Responsibilities: Enterprise LAN/WAN design, optimization, and lifecycle management Firewall, IPS/IDS, and network security policy management Advanced troubleshooting of network performance, connectivity, and security issues Leading network modernization, migration, and automation initiatives Ensuring compliance with security frameworks and organizational standards Collaboration with cross-functional IT teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions Experience Required: Experience in support and design in highly secure environments. Cisco Switching, Routing, Security and wireless technologies Network Protocols TCP/IP, BGP, ICMP, OSPF, IPSEC Cisco ASA Firewall Administration and design Cisco Firepower ( NGFW) Palo Alto Firewall administration. Knowledge of Virtual Environments and virtual network solutions,(ie VMWare ) Experience in Cisco ISE and PRIME BIG IP F5 Administration Configuration - LTM, ASM Network Monitoring PRTG Cisco ACI Azure AWS experience Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
03/03/2026
Contractor
Network Engineer Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW) £500 - £550pd DOE (Inside IR35) 6 month initial contract Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not) My central Government client is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on high availability, performance, and resilience. You will provide advanced technical leadership across routing, switching, firewall administration, and network security operations. On a day to day basis you will be the escalation point for complex issues involving Cisco switching platforms, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, ensuring the network reliably supports business operations. Responsibilities: Enterprise LAN/WAN design, optimization, and lifecycle management Firewall, IPS/IDS, and network security policy management Advanced troubleshooting of network performance, connectivity, and security issues Leading network modernization, migration, and automation initiatives Ensuring compliance with security frameworks and organizational standards Collaboration with cross-functional IT teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions Experience Required: Experience in support and design in highly secure environments. Cisco Switching, Routing, Security and wireless technologies Network Protocols TCP/IP, BGP, ICMP, OSPF, IPSEC Cisco ASA Firewall Administration and design Cisco Firepower ( NGFW) Palo Alto Firewall administration. Knowledge of Virtual Environments and virtual network solutions,(ie VMWare ) Experience in Cisco ISE and PRIME BIG IP F5 Administration Configuration - LTM, ASM Network Monitoring PRTG Cisco ACI Azure AWS experience Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Network Architect x2 SC CLEARED - UK Wide Network Architect A leading consultancy is seeking a Network Architect with experience in large client outsourcing service environments. Join their client-facing project teams and showcase your skills in architecting, designing, and implementing robust network solutions. As a Network Architect, you will have the chance to work on diverse projects, transitions, and due diligence exercises while leading the development of new business solutions. Starting ASAP, paying between 55-75k base annum. Contract Type: Permanent Location: UK Wide Your role: Design, evaluate, and provide technical reviews for major network installations. Lead implementation activities, client support, and projects Contribute to transitions, due diligence exercises, and the development of new business solutions. Provide overall network technical strategy and leadership for clients, projects, or bids. Review client network infrastructures and propose options for improvements. Work under deadlines and drive complex network proposals to conclusion. Skills and experience required: Expert-level knowledge of IP, Ethernet, routing, and switching within LAN/WAN/Data Centre/Public Cloud environments. Practical experience in implementing Cisco ACI is essential. Familiarity with Software Defined Networks (Cisco MSO, NAE, ACI Anywhere), SD WAN (Cisco Vmanage), SD Access (DNAC, APIC EM, Cisco ISE), Automation/Orchestration (Terraform, Ansible, Python, JSON, APIs), Security products (Firewalls), VMware NSX, and other NFV products. Additional experience with load balancers, hardware proxy devices, IDS/AV, and Voice technologies is desirable. Experience with key vendors such as Cisco, F5, Bluecoat, FortiGate, Checkpoint, Azure, Amazon, and Google Cloud is a plus. Security clearance: To successfully join our client's team, it is essential to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. This requires continuous residency in the UK for the past 5 years, among other eligibility criteria. Please be prepared to answer questions regarding your security clearance during the recruitment process
19/02/2026
Full time
Network Architect x2 SC CLEARED - UK Wide Network Architect A leading consultancy is seeking a Network Architect with experience in large client outsourcing service environments. Join their client-facing project teams and showcase your skills in architecting, designing, and implementing robust network solutions. As a Network Architect, you will have the chance to work on diverse projects, transitions, and due diligence exercises while leading the development of new business solutions. Starting ASAP, paying between 55-75k base annum. Contract Type: Permanent Location: UK Wide Your role: Design, evaluate, and provide technical reviews for major network installations. Lead implementation activities, client support, and projects Contribute to transitions, due diligence exercises, and the development of new business solutions. Provide overall network technical strategy and leadership for clients, projects, or bids. Review client network infrastructures and propose options for improvements. Work under deadlines and drive complex network proposals to conclusion. Skills and experience required: Expert-level knowledge of IP, Ethernet, routing, and switching within LAN/WAN/Data Centre/Public Cloud environments. Practical experience in implementing Cisco ACI is essential. Familiarity with Software Defined Networks (Cisco MSO, NAE, ACI Anywhere), SD WAN (Cisco Vmanage), SD Access (DNAC, APIC EM, Cisco ISE), Automation/Orchestration (Terraform, Ansible, Python, JSON, APIs), Security products (Firewalls), VMware NSX, and other NFV products. Additional experience with load balancers, hardware proxy devices, IDS/AV, and Voice technologies is desirable. Experience with key vendors such as Cisco, F5, Bluecoat, FortiGate, Checkpoint, Azure, Amazon, and Google Cloud is a plus. Security clearance: To successfully join our client's team, it is essential to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. This requires continuous residency in the UK for the past 5 years, among other eligibility criteria. Please be prepared to answer questions regarding your security clearance during the recruitment process
Senior Network SRE (Contract) Location: On-site 5 days a week in London Rate: 500 per day Contract: Inside IR35 We're looking for a Senior Network Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join a global network operations team supporting large-scale, business-critical infrastructure. This is a hands-on, high-impact contract role where you'll play a key part in keeping complex network environments reliable, scalable, and performant. You'll take ownership of major incidents, troubleshoot deep technical issues, and drive automation and observability across a multi-vendor estate. The role: Lead incident management for critical network issues, owning resolution during outages and high-pressure situations Troubleshoot complex network problems across routing, switching, firewalling, and wireless environments Provide technical leadership, setting direction and mentoring other engineers Operate in a 24/7 environment, participating in a shift-based support model Work across a multi-vendor estate, including Arista, Cisco, Cumulus, Palo Alto, Check Point, F5, Netscaler, Aruba, Mist, A10, Spectrum Ethernet, and InfiniBand Support network security and segmentation, including VPN solutions such as GlobalProtect and AnyConnect Drive automation and observability, using modern monitoring, alerting, and configuration tools Contribute to innovation projects, including wireless design and AI cluster deployments Requirements: 10+ years ofhands-on experience in network engineering and operations Deep expertise in routing, switching, firewalling, and wireless Strong understanding of overlay and underlay networking Solid experience in Linux/Unix environments Proven ability to work independently and take technical ownership Technical stack & tooling: Network & Architecture (one required): EVPN & Segment Routing or significant MPLS expertise Tools & Platforms: NetBox / Nautobot Prometheus / VictoriaMetrics Salt Grafana, Splunk, syslog ServiceNow, BigPanda, ITMP Ansible Nice to have Experience with InfiniBand and AI cluster deployments Wireless design experience (Cisco, Mist, Aruba) Strong background in network asset management Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next steps.
10/02/2026
Contractor
Senior Network SRE (Contract) Location: On-site 5 days a week in London Rate: 500 per day Contract: Inside IR35 We're looking for a Senior Network Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join a global network operations team supporting large-scale, business-critical infrastructure. This is a hands-on, high-impact contract role where you'll play a key part in keeping complex network environments reliable, scalable, and performant. You'll take ownership of major incidents, troubleshoot deep technical issues, and drive automation and observability across a multi-vendor estate. The role: Lead incident management for critical network issues, owning resolution during outages and high-pressure situations Troubleshoot complex network problems across routing, switching, firewalling, and wireless environments Provide technical leadership, setting direction and mentoring other engineers Operate in a 24/7 environment, participating in a shift-based support model Work across a multi-vendor estate, including Arista, Cisco, Cumulus, Palo Alto, Check Point, F5, Netscaler, Aruba, Mist, A10, Spectrum Ethernet, and InfiniBand Support network security and segmentation, including VPN solutions such as GlobalProtect and AnyConnect Drive automation and observability, using modern monitoring, alerting, and configuration tools Contribute to innovation projects, including wireless design and AI cluster deployments Requirements: 10+ years ofhands-on experience in network engineering and operations Deep expertise in routing, switching, firewalling, and wireless Strong understanding of overlay and underlay networking Solid experience in Linux/Unix environments Proven ability to work independently and take technical ownership Technical stack & tooling: Network & Architecture (one required): EVPN & Segment Routing or significant MPLS expertise Tools & Platforms: NetBox / Nautobot Prometheus / VictoriaMetrics Salt Grafana, Splunk, syslog ServiceNow, BigPanda, ITMP Ansible Nice to have Experience with InfiniBand and AI cluster deployments Wireless design experience (Cisco, Mist, Aruba) Strong background in network asset management Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next steps.
Overview Title of role - Network SRE - DC - Network WAN Location - London Onsite Employment Type - Contract - 6 Months Job Description Job Description: Senior Network SRE (London) Role Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our global network operations team. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our network infrastructure. You will lead incident responses, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive automation initiatives to maintain world-class network services. Required Skills Minimum 10 years' hands-on experience in network engineering and operations. Deep expertise in routing, switching, firewalling, and wireless across multiple vendors. Strong troubleshooting skills, including overlay/underlay network understanding. Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments. Experience with automation and monitoring platforms. Ability to work independently, set technical direction, and mentor others. Tools Netbox/Nautobot Prometheus / VictoriaMetrics Salt Networking (either one of the following) EVPN Segment routing (although suitable MPLS depth on resume acceptable) Key Responsibilities Lead Incident Management: Own and resolve critical network incidents, manage outages, and provide expert guidance during high-pressure situations. Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex issues across routing, switching, firewalling, and wireless domains. Technical Leadership: Set technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and foster a culture of operational excellence. 24/7 Operations: Participate in a shift-based model to ensure continuous availability of critical network services. Multi-Vendor Expertise: Operate across diverse environments including Arista, Cisco, Cumulus, Spectrum Ethernet, InfiniBand, Palo Alto, Check Point, Mist, Aruba, A10, Netscaler, and F5. Security & Segmentation: Support network segmentation, policy enforcement, and VPN solutions (GlobalProtect, AnyConnect). Automation & Observability: Utilize tools like Grafana, Big Panda, ServiceNow, ITMP, syslog, Splunk, Salt, Ansible, and Prometheus to enhance monitoring and automation. Innovation Projects: Collaborate on wireless design and AI cluster deployments to support cutting-edge initiatives. Preferred Skills Experience with InfiniBand and AI cluster deployments. Familiarity with network asset management systems (e.g., Nautobot). Wireless design experience with Cisco, Mist, Aruba.
09/02/2026
Full time
Overview Title of role - Network SRE - DC - Network WAN Location - London Onsite Employment Type - Contract - 6 Months Job Description Job Description: Senior Network SRE (London) Role Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our global network operations team. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our network infrastructure. You will lead incident responses, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive automation initiatives to maintain world-class network services. Required Skills Minimum 10 years' hands-on experience in network engineering and operations. Deep expertise in routing, switching, firewalling, and wireless across multiple vendors. Strong troubleshooting skills, including overlay/underlay network understanding. Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments. Experience with automation and monitoring platforms. Ability to work independently, set technical direction, and mentor others. Tools Netbox/Nautobot Prometheus / VictoriaMetrics Salt Networking (either one of the following) EVPN Segment routing (although suitable MPLS depth on resume acceptable) Key Responsibilities Lead Incident Management: Own and resolve critical network incidents, manage outages, and provide expert guidance during high-pressure situations. Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex issues across routing, switching, firewalling, and wireless domains. Technical Leadership: Set technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and foster a culture of operational excellence. 24/7 Operations: Participate in a shift-based model to ensure continuous availability of critical network services. Multi-Vendor Expertise: Operate across diverse environments including Arista, Cisco, Cumulus, Spectrum Ethernet, InfiniBand, Palo Alto, Check Point, Mist, Aruba, A10, Netscaler, and F5. Security & Segmentation: Support network segmentation, policy enforcement, and VPN solutions (GlobalProtect, AnyConnect). Automation & Observability: Utilize tools like Grafana, Big Panda, ServiceNow, ITMP, syslog, Splunk, Salt, Ansible, and Prometheus to enhance monitoring and automation. Innovation Projects: Collaborate on wireless design and AI cluster deployments to support cutting-edge initiatives. Preferred Skills Experience with InfiniBand and AI cluster deployments. Familiarity with network asset management systems (e.g., Nautobot). Wireless design experience with Cisco, Mist, Aruba.
Establish the networking environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation and defining, documenting and enforcing system standards Design, implement and maintain corporate firewall appliances Leads design and instalment of external networks Maximise network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades and collaborating with infrastructure, security and application teams on network optimisation Secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies Support and administer F5 load balancers Report network operational status by gathering and prioritising information and managing projects Configure routing, wireless, firewalls and switching equipment Provide remote support to offshore and onshore end users/customers Liaise with project management teams, 3rd party vendors, IT vendors and internal IT TEAMs (Application, Infrastructure and Security) on a regular basis What to bring Requires broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge techniques and/or technologies Expert proficiency in Routing, Switching, SD-WAN, Firewalls, SSLVPN, Wireless, WAN Optimization, PBX, VoIP Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalentpreferred Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred Proactive Problem Solver: Ability toanticipatepotential issues and implement solutions proactively Strong Communicator: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment Adaptable: Able to thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving project requirements and priorities What You'll Get in Return: For employees, we're committed to recognising and rewarding hard work. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes Company Pension Scheme, Private Medical & Dental Insurance, Group Income Protection, Group Life Assurance, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme. We also invest in your development. If you choose to self-study in your own time, we'll fund your study materials and exam fees - and once you pass, you'll receive an incentive bonus. How to Apply We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.If you have any access needs or require adjustments at any stage of the application or assessment process, please let us know - we're happy to support you. Please note:All offers of employment will be subject to background checks and confirmation of the right to work in the UK. Apply nowto be part of a team that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement; About us prosource.it is a professional services provider in technology. Established as a traditional provider of managed IT services, prosource.it has evolved with industry and the rapid pace of change within the technology sector. We recognise the importance of people and business process in the successful adoption of technology and change. Our readiness to embrace and apply change comes from our people and we offer a variety of business services across the lifespan of successful technological deployment and adoption. We are a people centred business with a global workforce of 500 plus staff and contractors. Our values are central to what we do and how we do it. We feel they are simple and easy to relate to, and we are always looking to welcome new people to the team who share our vision and values. We pride ourselves on being easy to deal with, agile and accepting of change across a wide range of challenging and rewarding roles. We are a team of 'can do' and 'how can I help' individuals committed to teamwork, partnership, service excellence and delivery. Talk to us today to explore how we can support your organisation's technology needs.
09/02/2026
Full time
Establish the networking environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation and defining, documenting and enforcing system standards Design, implement and maintain corporate firewall appliances Leads design and instalment of external networks Maximise network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades and collaborating with infrastructure, security and application teams on network optimisation Secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies Support and administer F5 load balancers Report network operational status by gathering and prioritising information and managing projects Configure routing, wireless, firewalls and switching equipment Provide remote support to offshore and onshore end users/customers Liaise with project management teams, 3rd party vendors, IT vendors and internal IT TEAMs (Application, Infrastructure and Security) on a regular basis What to bring Requires broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge techniques and/or technologies Expert proficiency in Routing, Switching, SD-WAN, Firewalls, SSLVPN, Wireless, WAN Optimization, PBX, VoIP Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalentpreferred Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred Proactive Problem Solver: Ability toanticipatepotential issues and implement solutions proactively Strong Communicator: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment Adaptable: Able to thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving project requirements and priorities What You'll Get in Return: For employees, we're committed to recognising and rewarding hard work. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes Company Pension Scheme, Private Medical & Dental Insurance, Group Income Protection, Group Life Assurance, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme. We also invest in your development. If you choose to self-study in your own time, we'll fund your study materials and exam fees - and once you pass, you'll receive an incentive bonus. How to Apply We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.If you have any access needs or require adjustments at any stage of the application or assessment process, please let us know - we're happy to support you. Please note:All offers of employment will be subject to background checks and confirmation of the right to work in the UK. Apply nowto be part of a team that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement; About us prosource.it is a professional services provider in technology. Established as a traditional provider of managed IT services, prosource.it has evolved with industry and the rapid pace of change within the technology sector. We recognise the importance of people and business process in the successful adoption of technology and change. Our readiness to embrace and apply change comes from our people and we offer a variety of business services across the lifespan of successful technological deployment and adoption. We are a people centred business with a global workforce of 500 plus staff and contractors. Our values are central to what we do and how we do it. We feel they are simple and easy to relate to, and we are always looking to welcome new people to the team who share our vision and values. We pride ourselves on being easy to deal with, agile and accepting of change across a wide range of challenging and rewarding roles. We are a team of 'can do' and 'how can I help' individuals committed to teamwork, partnership, service excellence and delivery. Talk to us today to explore how we can support your organisation's technology needs.
Morson International (IT)
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Security Engineer - SC Cleared (or Eligible) - £550 per day - Inside IR35 - Remote - 12 Months initial contract We are currently working with a leading client in the zero carbon energy sector who are looking to bring on board an experienced Security Engineer to join their security implementation and engineering delivery team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical projects in a highly regulated environment. The Role - As part of the security engineering team, you'll be: Delivering on the security portfolio, with a focus on SASE and Firewall estates. Working within a SAFe Agile framework, participating in sprints and stand-ups. Managing and tracking workloads via Jira. Triaging customer requirements into actionable deliverables. Acting as an escalation engineer for the Security Support Team. Supporting and mentoring junior engineers. Producing documentation and knowledge base material, as well as delivering knowledge transfer sessions. Occasionally supporting out-of-hours work. Technical Skills We're Looking For My client is looking for demonstrable experience in as many of the following as possible: Enterprise Firewalls: Palo Alto (PAN) & Fortinet. Management platforms: Panorama, SCM, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer. SASE products/services. Load balancers & application delivery - primarily F5. Vulnerability & exposure management (eg Tenable). Email security gateways and hygiene solutions (Mimecast). Network routing, switching, access policy administration. AWS and Azure security knowledge. Documentation: HLDs, LLDs, Security Designs, Risk Assessments, Network Diagrams. Soft Skills & Background Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Agile/SAFe delivery experience. Background in security operations, compliance, risk, or governance. Experience working with an MSSP - desirable. Exposure to highly regulated industries - Financial Services experience a strong plus. Clearance SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain) is required for this role. Candidates with current active SC will be prioritised. Why Apply? This is an excellent chance to join a forward-thinking organisation investing heavily in their security landscape. You'll be working on enterprise-grade solutions, contributing to critical infrastructure, and expanding your skill set across cloud, network, and security domains.
03/10/2025
Contractor
Security Engineer - SC Cleared (or Eligible) - £550 per day - Inside IR35 - Remote - 12 Months initial contract We are currently working with a leading client in the zero carbon energy sector who are looking to bring on board an experienced Security Engineer to join their security implementation and engineering delivery team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical projects in a highly regulated environment. The Role - As part of the security engineering team, you'll be: Delivering on the security portfolio, with a focus on SASE and Firewall estates. Working within a SAFe Agile framework, participating in sprints and stand-ups. Managing and tracking workloads via Jira. Triaging customer requirements into actionable deliverables. Acting as an escalation engineer for the Security Support Team. Supporting and mentoring junior engineers. Producing documentation and knowledge base material, as well as delivering knowledge transfer sessions. Occasionally supporting out-of-hours work. Technical Skills We're Looking For My client is looking for demonstrable experience in as many of the following as possible: Enterprise Firewalls: Palo Alto (PAN) & Fortinet. Management platforms: Panorama, SCM, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer. SASE products/services. Load balancers & application delivery - primarily F5. Vulnerability & exposure management (eg Tenable). Email security gateways and hygiene solutions (Mimecast). Network routing, switching, access policy administration. AWS and Azure security knowledge. Documentation: HLDs, LLDs, Security Designs, Risk Assessments, Network Diagrams. Soft Skills & Background Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Agile/SAFe delivery experience. Background in security operations, compliance, risk, or governance. Experience working with an MSSP - desirable. Exposure to highly regulated industries - Financial Services experience a strong plus. Clearance SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain) is required for this role. Candidates with current active SC will be prioritised. Why Apply? This is an excellent chance to join a forward-thinking organisation investing heavily in their security landscape. You'll be working on enterprise-grade solutions, contributing to critical infrastructure, and expanding your skill set across cloud, network, and security domains.
Job Specification: IP Design Specialist - Designer Role Title: IP Design Specialist - Designer Location: Hybrid- Reading Role Overview The IP Design Specialist (Designer) will be responsible for delivering high-quality IP/MPLS network designs supporting a variety of infrastructure and customer solutions, including fixed-line and mobile services, private and hybrid cloud, enterprise IT, and wireless networks. The individual will lead the low-level design and implementation planning of medium to large-scale projects, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned to architectural guidelines. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed, technically sound designs across LAN/WAN, SP/MPLS, Cloud Network infrastructure, and Data Centre environments. Take ownership of LLDs (Low-Level Designs) based on high-level architecture, ensuring compliance with standards and operational requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and implementation teams to ensure successful delivery and operational handover. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across IP, routing, switching, and network virtualization domains. Conduct peer reviews and provide technical oversight to junior engineers/designers. Engage in design validation, lab testing, and proof-of-concept activities. Troubleshoot and support network designs through deployment and into steady-state operations. Participate in design governance and approval forums. Essential Skills & Qualifications Extensive experience in Service Provider and Data Centre routing/switching. Proficiency in BGP, MPLS, ISIS, OSPF, QoS, and large-scale WAN/LAN design. Deep understanding of Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, F5 product lines. Strong experience with on-prem and hybrid cloud networking (OpenStack/OpenShift/VMware NSX). Experience in network automation or Scripting tools (eg Ansible, Python) is a strong plus. Working knowledge of network telemetry and management protocols (SNMP, Syslog, TACACS+). Hands-on experience with complex network troubleshooting tools and techniques. Desirable Certifications CCIE/JNCIE/SRA or equivalent experience. Cloud or Automation certifications (AWS Networking, Terraform, DevNet, etc.) advantageous. Key Attributes Delivery-focused, technically curious, and highly motivated. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel with minimal supervision. Willingness to occasionally work outside standard hours for deployments or incident response.
28/08/2025
Contractor
Job Specification: IP Design Specialist - Designer Role Title: IP Design Specialist - Designer Location: Hybrid- Reading Role Overview The IP Design Specialist (Designer) will be responsible for delivering high-quality IP/MPLS network designs supporting a variety of infrastructure and customer solutions, including fixed-line and mobile services, private and hybrid cloud, enterprise IT, and wireless networks. The individual will lead the low-level design and implementation planning of medium to large-scale projects, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned to architectural guidelines. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed, technically sound designs across LAN/WAN, SP/MPLS, Cloud Network infrastructure, and Data Centre environments. Take ownership of LLDs (Low-Level Designs) based on high-level architecture, ensuring compliance with standards and operational requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and implementation teams to ensure successful delivery and operational handover. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across IP, routing, switching, and network virtualization domains. Conduct peer reviews and provide technical oversight to junior engineers/designers. Engage in design validation, lab testing, and proof-of-concept activities. Troubleshoot and support network designs through deployment and into steady-state operations. Participate in design governance and approval forums. Essential Skills & Qualifications Extensive experience in Service Provider and Data Centre routing/switching. Proficiency in BGP, MPLS, ISIS, OSPF, QoS, and large-scale WAN/LAN design. Deep understanding of Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, F5 product lines. Strong experience with on-prem and hybrid cloud networking (OpenStack/OpenShift/VMware NSX). Experience in network automation or Scripting tools (eg Ansible, Python) is a strong plus. Working knowledge of network telemetry and management protocols (SNMP, Syslog, TACACS+). Hands-on experience with complex network troubleshooting tools and techniques. Desirable Certifications CCIE/JNCIE/SRA or equivalent experience. Cloud or Automation certifications (AWS Networking, Terraform, DevNet, etc.) advantageous. Key Attributes Delivery-focused, technically curious, and highly motivated. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel with minimal supervision. Willingness to occasionally work outside standard hours for deployments or incident response.
About Ekco Founded in 2016 Ekco is now one of the fastest growing cloud solution providers in Europe! We specialise in enabling companies to progress along the path of cloud maturity, managing transformation and driving better outcomes from our customers' existing technology investments. In a few words, we take businesses to the cloud and back! We have over 600 highly talented and supportive colleagues (and counting) across a number of regional offices in Ireland, UK, Netherlands & Malaysia. About the role Reporting into the Head of Technical Operations, you will be responsible for management and planning all Network Infrastructure both internally and customer facing where Ekco provides services/support, including Local and Wide Area Networks. You will provide technical expertise, support and specialist advice in delivering operational infrastructure services. Also, you will have line management responsibilities for geographically spread team, ensuring they are appropriately skilled, and that resource is allocated to support the services Ekco provides and project work as required. Job Duties/Requirements of Role As the Ekco Networks Practice Lead you will play a key role in: Own the day-to-day support and management of Ekco's UK Network(s) service ensuring it is performant, available and that any interruptions to the service or business are minimised with Incidents, Request and changes resolved/fulfilled within a timely manner in line with their SLA's Provide technical oversight of the Networks supported, inputting to architectural decisions and acting as the technical design authority within Ekco's Services. Establish operational procedures to ensure that the Network Practice and other Practices work together seamlessly to support the business. Undertake technology life cycle management to ensure that all Network equipment is maintained and patched to current levels, owning a high-level plan for replacements to allow for budgetary forecasts. Own all tools required to manage the network, ensuring that these are properly managed, maintained and accessible to teams who need them to provide support. As an Ekco Practice Leader you will play a key role in: Driving a UK centric approach to delivering customer facing technical support. Actively promoting this approach. Taking ownership of your respective practice to ensure award winning service is delivered Leading by example ensuring your team and others are living up to the standards we all set Going above and beyond to deliver, not accepting just good service, good is not good enough only excellent will do. Constantly be looking for opportunities to improve the service we offer Working with other practice leaders to ensure no ticket/piece or work gets left behind Continually developing knowledge of industry best practice and standards Ensuring processes are followed and where processes don't exist helping to define them Ensuring SLA's and KPI's are hit for yours and your peers' practices, reporting weekly & monthly to demonstrate this Acting as Major Incident Manager as and when required on a rota (1/6) Regularly conducting 1-2-1s with the team ensuring each team member has objectives and a CDPs in place Acting as a single point of contact for presales activity in your respective practice, bring together resources to support sales activities. About You You will have: A strong customer focus, with an ability to continually anticipate and meet customers' needs excelling in communicating at all levels within a customer organisation. Nine or more years of experience in datacentre networks CCNP level certification, or alternative vendor equivalent Expert-level understanding of fundamental networking principles. Experience working with network software and hardware. Solid understanding of routing design (BGP, VRF, OSPF) Solid understanding of Layer-2 design. Experience of network security components (Firewall, IPS) Preferred knowledge of Cisco, Dell, HPE, Aruba, CX Palo Alto, F5 Experience of multiple different monitoring tools such as PRTG, Azure Monitor, SolarWinds, Logic Monitor to name just a few Ability to develop documented long term technical strategy aligned to the technical roadmap for Ekco services. Experience in supporting the growth of talented and skilled engineers while maintaining a highly engaged team Experience in working to ensure customer solutions and services comply with the relevant product standards and internal documentation (in accordance with ISO certification) Experience of managing a 24/7 technical support operations including management of an on-call rota The Desirables Understanding of Service Management best practices frameworks such as ITIL Knowledge of NSX would be a bonus Why Ekco Ekco are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging We recognise the value of internal mobility and encourage opportunities for internal development & progression Flexible working with a family friendly focus are at the core of our company values Employee perks Time off - 25 days leave + public holidays x1 day Birthday leave per year Company Pension Scheme (employer contribution 5%) + flexible salary sacrifice Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to dedicated mental health, emotional wellbeing and general advice. Private Medical Healthcare with Bupa (post probation) Discounted Dental Insurance with Bupa (via salary sacrifice) Learning & development - Unlimited access to Udemy learning platform A lot of responsibilities & opportunities to grow (also internationally)
15/08/2023
Full time
About Ekco Founded in 2016 Ekco is now one of the fastest growing cloud solution providers in Europe! We specialise in enabling companies to progress along the path of cloud maturity, managing transformation and driving better outcomes from our customers' existing technology investments. In a few words, we take businesses to the cloud and back! We have over 600 highly talented and supportive colleagues (and counting) across a number of regional offices in Ireland, UK, Netherlands & Malaysia. About the role Reporting into the Head of Technical Operations, you will be responsible for management and planning all Network Infrastructure both internally and customer facing where Ekco provides services/support, including Local and Wide Area Networks. You will provide technical expertise, support and specialist advice in delivering operational infrastructure services. Also, you will have line management responsibilities for geographically spread team, ensuring they are appropriately skilled, and that resource is allocated to support the services Ekco provides and project work as required. Job Duties/Requirements of Role As the Ekco Networks Practice Lead you will play a key role in: Own the day-to-day support and management of Ekco's UK Network(s) service ensuring it is performant, available and that any interruptions to the service or business are minimised with Incidents, Request and changes resolved/fulfilled within a timely manner in line with their SLA's Provide technical oversight of the Networks supported, inputting to architectural decisions and acting as the technical design authority within Ekco's Services. Establish operational procedures to ensure that the Network Practice and other Practices work together seamlessly to support the business. Undertake technology life cycle management to ensure that all Network equipment is maintained and patched to current levels, owning a high-level plan for replacements to allow for budgetary forecasts. Own all tools required to manage the network, ensuring that these are properly managed, maintained and accessible to teams who need them to provide support. As an Ekco Practice Leader you will play a key role in: Driving a UK centric approach to delivering customer facing technical support. Actively promoting this approach. Taking ownership of your respective practice to ensure award winning service is delivered Leading by example ensuring your team and others are living up to the standards we all set Going above and beyond to deliver, not accepting just good service, good is not good enough only excellent will do. Constantly be looking for opportunities to improve the service we offer Working with other practice leaders to ensure no ticket/piece or work gets left behind Continually developing knowledge of industry best practice and standards Ensuring processes are followed and where processes don't exist helping to define them Ensuring SLA's and KPI's are hit for yours and your peers' practices, reporting weekly & monthly to demonstrate this Acting as Major Incident Manager as and when required on a rota (1/6) Regularly conducting 1-2-1s with the team ensuring each team member has objectives and a CDPs in place Acting as a single point of contact for presales activity in your respective practice, bring together resources to support sales activities. About You You will have: A strong customer focus, with an ability to continually anticipate and meet customers' needs excelling in communicating at all levels within a customer organisation. Nine or more years of experience in datacentre networks CCNP level certification, or alternative vendor equivalent Expert-level understanding of fundamental networking principles. Experience working with network software and hardware. Solid understanding of routing design (BGP, VRF, OSPF) Solid understanding of Layer-2 design. Experience of network security components (Firewall, IPS) Preferred knowledge of Cisco, Dell, HPE, Aruba, CX Palo Alto, F5 Experience of multiple different monitoring tools such as PRTG, Azure Monitor, SolarWinds, Logic Monitor to name just a few Ability to develop documented long term technical strategy aligned to the technical roadmap for Ekco services. Experience in supporting the growth of talented and skilled engineers while maintaining a highly engaged team Experience in working to ensure customer solutions and services comply with the relevant product standards and internal documentation (in accordance with ISO certification) Experience of managing a 24/7 technical support operations including management of an on-call rota The Desirables Understanding of Service Management best practices frameworks such as ITIL Knowledge of NSX would be a bonus Why Ekco Ekco are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging We recognise the value of internal mobility and encourage opportunities for internal development & progression Flexible working with a family friendly focus are at the core of our company values Employee perks Time off - 25 days leave + public holidays x1 day Birthday leave per year Company Pension Scheme (employer contribution 5%) + flexible salary sacrifice Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to dedicated mental health, emotional wellbeing and general advice. Private Medical Healthcare with Bupa (post probation) Discounted Dental Insurance with Bupa (via salary sacrifice) Learning & development - Unlimited access to Udemy learning platform A lot of responsibilities & opportunities to grow (also internationally)
Are you an experienced Senior Network Engineer ? Have you provided 3rd & 4th level support as well as worked on projects ? Do you have CCNP / CCIE or equivalent knowledge ? Would you like to work for a global company who operate from prestigious offices in the centre of Glasgow ? My client is looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineers to join them on both a permanent and 12 month fixed term contract basis (PAYE- salaried) *NOT A DAILY RATE CONTRACT* Main responsibilities include: · 3rd -4th Line support of all core Infrastructure Systems across all Global Datacentres & office locations · Proactive maintenance of all Core Network Infrastructure Systems · Resolution of logged Incidents & Service Requests. · Supporting Major Incident resolution activities. · Maintains high level of security awareness working proactively with CyberOps Team to protect IT Systems. · Working proactively with Vendors to resolve Incidents and Problems · Providing and maintaining internal procedural and technical documentation. · Acts as SME across key areas of our Technology Stack · Works on assigned Projects deliver them to agreed design and standards Your skills will include: · Strong troubleshooting skills of complex network, system, and/or security problems. · Be able to demonstrate in-depth network experience especially in the implementation & support of multi-site LANS and WANs. · Comprehensive experience of Cisco switching, Cisco Nexus 3k & 9k. · Strong F5 LTM, GTM, APM and BIG-IP client. · Solid understanding of routing protocols including BGP\EIGRP\OSPF · In-depth knowledge of wireless technologies with experience of global Aruba deployments. · In-depth experience of NAC Systems - preferably Aruba Clearpass · In-depth experience with leading Firewall technologies Palo Alto & Fortinet · Strong understanding of network security to implement Layer 7 technologies · In-depth knowledge of Riverbed/Steelhead WAN accelerators · Experienced in implementing QoS and troubleshooting QoS issues in a Cisco environment · Experienced in liaising with 3rd parties Vendors for troubleshooting and fault resolution · In-depth knowledge of Solarwinds NPM & NTA, Cisco Prime, For more information please get in touch asap.
01/02/2022
Full time
Are you an experienced Senior Network Engineer ? Have you provided 3rd & 4th level support as well as worked on projects ? Do you have CCNP / CCIE or equivalent knowledge ? Would you like to work for a global company who operate from prestigious offices in the centre of Glasgow ? My client is looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineers to join them on both a permanent and 12 month fixed term contract basis (PAYE- salaried) *NOT A DAILY RATE CONTRACT* Main responsibilities include: · 3rd -4th Line support of all core Infrastructure Systems across all Global Datacentres & office locations · Proactive maintenance of all Core Network Infrastructure Systems · Resolution of logged Incidents & Service Requests. · Supporting Major Incident resolution activities. · Maintains high level of security awareness working proactively with CyberOps Team to protect IT Systems. · Working proactively with Vendors to resolve Incidents and Problems · Providing and maintaining internal procedural and technical documentation. · Acts as SME across key areas of our Technology Stack · Works on assigned Projects deliver them to agreed design and standards Your skills will include: · Strong troubleshooting skills of complex network, system, and/or security problems. · Be able to demonstrate in-depth network experience especially in the implementation & support of multi-site LANS and WANs. · Comprehensive experience of Cisco switching, Cisco Nexus 3k & 9k. · Strong F5 LTM, GTM, APM and BIG-IP client. · Solid understanding of routing protocols including BGP\EIGRP\OSPF · In-depth knowledge of wireless technologies with experience of global Aruba deployments. · In-depth experience of NAC Systems - preferably Aruba Clearpass · In-depth experience with leading Firewall technologies Palo Alto & Fortinet · Strong understanding of network security to implement Layer 7 technologies · In-depth knowledge of Riverbed/Steelhead WAN accelerators · Experienced in implementing QoS and troubleshooting QoS issues in a Cisco environment · Experienced in liaising with 3rd parties Vendors for troubleshooting and fault resolution · In-depth knowledge of Solarwinds NPM & NTA, Cisco Prime, For more information please get in touch asap.
As a Principal engineer within theNetwork Servicesarea of the?Infrastructure?tribe, you will be responsible for leading improvements and initiatives of Sky Betting & Gaming'sconnectivity.Working within the Core Network team you will help run all aspects of our network including the SB&G customer facing production facilities,WANand campus networks. You will be very experienced delivering projects,designand implementation along with operational awareness. Always keeping an eye on the big picture. You will have excellent problem-solving skills, putting them to use to deliver well thought out solutions which contribute to our overall goals,roadmapand strategy. Excellent communication and collaboration are key to delivering our roadmap, this role is integral to influencing our direction. You will be able to deliver your message to both technical andbusiness people. Changing your approach for the differing audiences.! How you'll do it Reporting into theEngineering Manageryou will be part of a teamshaping the future of the Network services squads. You will work closely with the squad leadership team along with manytalented engineers.Workingcollaboratively and without boundaries on variouswork streamsincluding: Roadmaps, solutiondesign, projectdelivery,incidents,capacity planningand ad-hoc proactive improvements. You will act as a point of escalation, coaching and mentoring to engineers in the squads. Empowered to make decisions to shape the way Network Services are utilised within the business. In a culture where you are free to experiment - make a convincing pitch and no-one will say "no". You will work closely with our architecture teams to ensure any new directives are suitable for our infrastructure, influencing the direction our squad takes Essentialskills Technical expert inswitching and routing across a broad range of devices. Routers, Switches L2/L3, Chassis and Stack systems Technical expertof Firewall concepts and technologies from majormanufacturersand the underlying tech;ACL, NAT, VPN Working atCisco CCNPlevelor equivalent Provenprojectdeliveryexperience Deep understanding ofRouting protocols;BGP, OSPF Excellent Troubleshooting skills, the ability to recognize,diagnoseand remediate any issue across any of ourservices Excellent written and verbal skills with a variety of approaches to be able to modify language to influence technical and business stake holders Collaboratewithother teams and 3rdpartyproviderstoseamlessly delivera stable, reliable,secureandperformant environment Build and maintain strong,positive relationship with key stakeholders across the organisation Desirable FortinetFirewall knowledge CiscoNetworking, switches&routers Cisco ACI fabric or other SDN Knowledge of Cloud Architectures(e.gOn-prem connectivity,AWS, GCP) NX-OS, IOS, IOS-XE/XRtroubleshooting and configuration Scriptingand development tools (e.g.Ansible Framework,Ruby, Python, git) Load Balancer technologyF5, ZXTM
06/11/2021
Full time
As a Principal engineer within theNetwork Servicesarea of the?Infrastructure?tribe, you will be responsible for leading improvements and initiatives of Sky Betting & Gaming'sconnectivity.Working within the Core Network team you will help run all aspects of our network including the SB&G customer facing production facilities,WANand campus networks. You will be very experienced delivering projects,designand implementation along with operational awareness. Always keeping an eye on the big picture. You will have excellent problem-solving skills, putting them to use to deliver well thought out solutions which contribute to our overall goals,roadmapand strategy. Excellent communication and collaboration are key to delivering our roadmap, this role is integral to influencing our direction. You will be able to deliver your message to both technical andbusiness people. Changing your approach for the differing audiences.! How you'll do it Reporting into theEngineering Manageryou will be part of a teamshaping the future of the Network services squads. You will work closely with the squad leadership team along with manytalented engineers.Workingcollaboratively and without boundaries on variouswork streamsincluding: Roadmaps, solutiondesign, projectdelivery,incidents,capacity planningand ad-hoc proactive improvements. You will act as a point of escalation, coaching and mentoring to engineers in the squads. Empowered to make decisions to shape the way Network Services are utilised within the business. In a culture where you are free to experiment - make a convincing pitch and no-one will say "no". You will work closely with our architecture teams to ensure any new directives are suitable for our infrastructure, influencing the direction our squad takes Essentialskills Technical expert inswitching and routing across a broad range of devices. Routers, Switches L2/L3, Chassis and Stack systems Technical expertof Firewall concepts and technologies from majormanufacturersand the underlying tech;ACL, NAT, VPN Working atCisco CCNPlevelor equivalent Provenprojectdeliveryexperience Deep understanding ofRouting protocols;BGP, OSPF Excellent Troubleshooting skills, the ability to recognize,diagnoseand remediate any issue across any of ourservices Excellent written and verbal skills with a variety of approaches to be able to modify language to influence technical and business stake holders Collaboratewithother teams and 3rdpartyproviderstoseamlessly delivera stable, reliable,secureandperformant environment Build and maintain strong,positive relationship with key stakeholders across the organisation Desirable FortinetFirewall knowledge CiscoNetworking, switches&routers Cisco ACI fabric or other SDN Knowledge of Cloud Architectures(e.gOn-prem connectivity,AWS, GCP) NX-OS, IOS, IOS-XE/XRtroubleshooting and configuration Scriptingand development tools (e.g.Ansible Framework,Ruby, Python, git) Load Balancer technologyF5, ZXTM
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our global client, based in Hampshire and seeking an experienced SC/DV Security Cleared EndPoint Security Engineer. This role is a Full time site-based. The role will sit within the UK and Ireland Secure Infrastructure capability within the Security delivery organisation. It will require deep architectural and implementation knowledge of multiple security technologies. It is essential to have extensive knowledge and experience of infrastructure security technologies across endpoint and network security technologies and ability to architect and implement solutions for enterprise-scale clients. Day to day duties may include: Provide technology consulting to external customers and internal project teams. Responsible for providing technical support and/or leadership in the creation and delivery of technology solutions designed to meet customers' business needs and consequently, for understanding customers' businesses. As trusted advisor create and maintain effective customer relationships so as to ensure customer satisfaction. Maintain knowledge of leading edge technologies and industry/market domain knowledge. Actively contribute to client's Security's solutions portfolio by providing information ranging from technical knowledge to methodologies based on experience gained from customer projects. Shape technical direction and technical strategies within the organisation and for external customers. Accountable for consistent and significant chargeability levels (or expense relief for internal project teams) and for assisting in meeting or exceeding revenue and customer satisfaction goals. Contribute to organisation's profitability by generating and cultivating new business opportunities and by providing technical support for deal proposal development. Technical Skills and Experience Required: Essential Requirement: 5 years minimum proven track record of extensive experience in enabling installations and configurations products mapping to the client's Security portfolio Strong endpoint/network security skills with experience of configuring complex environments are paramount to this role. Implementation Experience within the below (experience within a minimum of 2 and below required) McAfee Microsoft Trend Broadcom (Symantec) Cisco F5 Check Point Blue Coat Fortinet FireEye Advantageous: Professional Accreditations/Certifications are preferred Additional Information: Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will have a valid UK Security Clearance prior to the start.
04/10/2021
Full time
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our global client, based in Hampshire and seeking an experienced SC/DV Security Cleared EndPoint Security Engineer. This role is a Full time site-based. The role will sit within the UK and Ireland Secure Infrastructure capability within the Security delivery organisation. It will require deep architectural and implementation knowledge of multiple security technologies. It is essential to have extensive knowledge and experience of infrastructure security technologies across endpoint and network security technologies and ability to architect and implement solutions for enterprise-scale clients. Day to day duties may include: Provide technology consulting to external customers and internal project teams. Responsible for providing technical support and/or leadership in the creation and delivery of technology solutions designed to meet customers' business needs and consequently, for understanding customers' businesses. As trusted advisor create and maintain effective customer relationships so as to ensure customer satisfaction. Maintain knowledge of leading edge technologies and industry/market domain knowledge. Actively contribute to client's Security's solutions portfolio by providing information ranging from technical knowledge to methodologies based on experience gained from customer projects. Shape technical direction and technical strategies within the organisation and for external customers. Accountable for consistent and significant chargeability levels (or expense relief for internal project teams) and for assisting in meeting or exceeding revenue and customer satisfaction goals. Contribute to organisation's profitability by generating and cultivating new business opportunities and by providing technical support for deal proposal development. Technical Skills and Experience Required: Essential Requirement: 5 years minimum proven track record of extensive experience in enabling installations and configurations products mapping to the client's Security portfolio Strong endpoint/network security skills with experience of configuring complex environments are paramount to this role. Implementation Experience within the below (experience within a minimum of 2 and below required) McAfee Microsoft Trend Broadcom (Symantec) Cisco F5 Check Point Blue Coat Fortinet FireEye Advantageous: Professional Accreditations/Certifications are preferred Additional Information: Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will have a valid UK Security Clearance prior to the start.
Information Security Operations Specialist A great opportunity for an Information Security Operations Specialist has arisen to work for our industry leading client based in London. This role will be remote based with very occasional travel to the office. Main duties includes Assisting the Solution Architect in defining the future state solution Monitor the managed security services (MSS) platform and its activities Maintain computer systems at an acceptable level of risk Manage and resolve security incidents and events to protect corporate IT assets Carry out vulnerabilities scanning and ensure that regular penetration tests are performed for any new or changing applications/services/websites/APIs Identify threats against and vulnerabilities in computer assets. Implement remediation plans to mitigate vulnerabilities Provide assurance on the effectiveness of controls in place to protect company computer systems and the integrity of operational processes supporting them eg network controls, Firewalls etc Contribute to verification of Cloud controls Monitor IT hardware and software against build standards Provide security and risk guidance for IT projects, including the evaluation and recommendation of technical controls Maintain dashboards that provide meaningful metrics for IT computer systems (eg cross platform patch management and anti-malware status) Work closely with Service Delivery Operations - Network and Server support teams Creating epics and user stories and assisting in managing and prioritising the product backlog Experience and Capabilities Essential Prior experience in IT Information Security and Security Operations Strong hands on experience in supporting Microsoft and Unix systems. Have had exposure of a variety of platforms (such as Checkpoint, CISCO) Knowledge of security and control frameworks, such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CobiT and ITIL An understanding of fundamental principles of information technologies Experience of Cloud (AWS, Azure), operating systems (Microsoft; UNIX Linux and Apple), Firewall (Checkpoint, Cisco ASA), Proxy ZScaler & F5 (LTM, ASM, GTM) Broad knowledge of IT architecture and underpinning technologies Knowledge of technological trends and developments in Cyber Threat mitigation, information security and risk management Excellent high-level understanding of technologies that are used to support a significant Business Operation: Systems, Infrastructure components, Middleware eg: ServiceNow and ITSM Toolsets Technical knowledge and understanding of all infrastructure services (Server, Network, Telephony, etc) Please apply by responding to the link attached with an up to date CV.
10/09/2021
Full time
Information Security Operations Specialist A great opportunity for an Information Security Operations Specialist has arisen to work for our industry leading client based in London. This role will be remote based with very occasional travel to the office. Main duties includes Assisting the Solution Architect in defining the future state solution Monitor the managed security services (MSS) platform and its activities Maintain computer systems at an acceptable level of risk Manage and resolve security incidents and events to protect corporate IT assets Carry out vulnerabilities scanning and ensure that regular penetration tests are performed for any new or changing applications/services/websites/APIs Identify threats against and vulnerabilities in computer assets. Implement remediation plans to mitigate vulnerabilities Provide assurance on the effectiveness of controls in place to protect company computer systems and the integrity of operational processes supporting them eg network controls, Firewalls etc Contribute to verification of Cloud controls Monitor IT hardware and software against build standards Provide security and risk guidance for IT projects, including the evaluation and recommendation of technical controls Maintain dashboards that provide meaningful metrics for IT computer systems (eg cross platform patch management and anti-malware status) Work closely with Service Delivery Operations - Network and Server support teams Creating epics and user stories and assisting in managing and prioritising the product backlog Experience and Capabilities Essential Prior experience in IT Information Security and Security Operations Strong hands on experience in supporting Microsoft and Unix systems. Have had exposure of a variety of platforms (such as Checkpoint, CISCO) Knowledge of security and control frameworks, such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CobiT and ITIL An understanding of fundamental principles of information technologies Experience of Cloud (AWS, Azure), operating systems (Microsoft; UNIX Linux and Apple), Firewall (Checkpoint, Cisco ASA), Proxy ZScaler & F5 (LTM, ASM, GTM) Broad knowledge of IT architecture and underpinning technologies Knowledge of technological trends and developments in Cyber Threat mitigation, information security and risk management Excellent high-level understanding of technologies that are used to support a significant Business Operation: Systems, Infrastructure components, Middleware eg: ServiceNow and ITSM Toolsets Technical knowledge and understanding of all infrastructure services (Server, Network, Telephony, etc) Please apply by responding to the link attached with an up to date CV.
Network Security Team Leader - Checkpoint - up to £70k + Bonus + Benefits
Network Security Team Leader with strong exposure and experience of managing, administering and supporting a global checkpoint firewall estate required by leading global law firm.
In this exciting Network Security Team Leader role you will take on both Operational (30%) and Engineering (70%) responsibilities, providing technical and workload leadership to a small team of Network Security Analysts performing operational support with a dotted line report into the Network Engineering Manager for Engineering related tasks. This is a subject matter expert role and will require you to be hands on as well as design focused. You will use your expert technical and practical knowledge of all core network security technologies and components to ensure there are defined standards in place and you will lead all technical design and implementations ensuring the smooth operation and security of the network infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. Services within your remit will include branch, office and Data Centre security, Firewall, IDS/IPS, Internet, Web Proxy/URL Filtering, IPAM and External DNS.
Other day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the Network Operations Manager with maintaining a skills matrix for all Network Security team members
* Incident Management - technical escalation for all high level incidents and overseeing troubleshooting of complex outages, including recommend corrective actions.
* Problem Management - technical oversight of Problem management activities
* Change Management - act as technical approver for all Network Security related changes.
* Providing the Network Operations Manager with relevant reporting covering availability, performance and capacity across all Network Security services.
* Defining and enforcing standards for Network Security, ensuring these are implemented and adhered to at all times within the global infrastructure.
* Ensuring relevant Knowledge Base articles exist and are maintained to support the swift resolution of future/repeat issues.
* Identifying and correcting network non-compliance issues.
* Working closely with the Network Engineering Manager and Enterprise Architecture to influence and shape the strategic direction for Network Security services and platforms.
* Working closely with Network Engineers to plan and complete assigned tasks within deadlines.
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you will be a Network Security Team Leader (or similar) who must be able to demonstrate extensive experience of network security and internetworking within a global enterprise scale organisation (between 5k - 50k users). You must have strong team leading skills and will be recognised as an expert in your field with previous experience in roles such as Network Security Architecture, Principle Security Engineer or Lead Security Engineer. You will be highly adept at defining standards and creating designs, as well as implementing technical solutions to meet business requirements and you will be used to providing technical support in a pressurised environment, ideally within legal or investment banking.
In terms of technical skills and knowledge you must have experience in the following:
* CheckPoint Firewalls (NGFW, NGTP, Appliance, Virtual Clustering, Acceleration, FW Monitor) - You MUST have experience of managing, administering and supporting a global checkpoint firewall estate.
* Security management platform
* Web Proxy / URL filtering (Websense/Forcepoint)
* Packet Capture and Netflow
* L7 functions / Application Control and User Identity
* Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
* Network Address Translation (NAT)
* BGP and OSPF routing
* MPLS, DMVPN, IPSec VPN, TACACS authentication
* VLAN, Spanning Tree, L3 interfaces, HSRP, EIGRP, TCP/IP
* IDS, IPS, DLP
* DDOS mitigation techniques and technologies
You would ideally also possess a solid understanding or experience with Cisco Routing & Switching (IOS, ASR, ISR and Nexus), Cisco Wireless LAN Controller & Access Points, WAN Optimisation, F5 GTM and LTM load balancers, Policy maps for routing, QoS, ACL, Network Monitoring & Alerting (SolarWinds) and various testing tools to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Professional Certifications such as CCSE, CCIE, CCNP, CCNA, CISM or CISSP would be advantageous and would give you an edge and you must be an excellent communicator with effective influencing skills essential in order to function effectively in a matrix-managed environment and liaise effectively with global colleagues and team members at all levels.
Based in Canary Wharf, the successful candidate can expect a salary of £60k-£70k + Bonus + Benefits including pension and private medical. If you are a Network Security Team Leader with the required technical experience then apply NOW.
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The People Network is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
The company is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity
The People Network is part of the Pertemps Network Group of companies and is a specialist IT and technical recruitment consultancy with offices in London, Birmingham and Wiltshire. Experienced in placing permanent, interim and contract IT and technical staff at all levels across a range of sectors including Banking, Financial Services, Telecoms, Consultancy and Software Houses across the UK and Mainland Europe.
If you would like a confidential and informal chat regarding your career please call and speak with one of our consultants.
For more information and latest vacancies please visit us on our website at (url removed)
09/09/2016
Network Security Team Leader - Checkpoint - up to £70k + Bonus + Benefits
Network Security Team Leader with strong exposure and experience of managing, administering and supporting a global checkpoint firewall estate required by leading global law firm.
In this exciting Network Security Team Leader role you will take on both Operational (30%) and Engineering (70%) responsibilities, providing technical and workload leadership to a small team of Network Security Analysts performing operational support with a dotted line report into the Network Engineering Manager for Engineering related tasks. This is a subject matter expert role and will require you to be hands on as well as design focused. You will use your expert technical and practical knowledge of all core network security technologies and components to ensure there are defined standards in place and you will lead all technical design and implementations ensuring the smooth operation and security of the network infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. Services within your remit will include branch, office and Data Centre security, Firewall, IDS/IPS, Internet, Web Proxy/URL Filtering, IPAM and External DNS.
Other day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the Network Operations Manager with maintaining a skills matrix for all Network Security team members
* Incident Management - technical escalation for all high level incidents and overseeing troubleshooting of complex outages, including recommend corrective actions.
* Problem Management - technical oversight of Problem management activities
* Change Management - act as technical approver for all Network Security related changes.
* Providing the Network Operations Manager with relevant reporting covering availability, performance and capacity across all Network Security services.
* Defining and enforcing standards for Network Security, ensuring these are implemented and adhered to at all times within the global infrastructure.
* Ensuring relevant Knowledge Base articles exist and are maintained to support the swift resolution of future/repeat issues.
* Identifying and correcting network non-compliance issues.
* Working closely with the Network Engineering Manager and Enterprise Architecture to influence and shape the strategic direction for Network Security services and platforms.
* Working closely with Network Engineers to plan and complete assigned tasks within deadlines.
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you will be a Network Security Team Leader (or similar) who must be able to demonstrate extensive experience of network security and internetworking within a global enterprise scale organisation (between 5k - 50k users). You must have strong team leading skills and will be recognised as an expert in your field with previous experience in roles such as Network Security Architecture, Principle Security Engineer or Lead Security Engineer. You will be highly adept at defining standards and creating designs, as well as implementing technical solutions to meet business requirements and you will be used to providing technical support in a pressurised environment, ideally within legal or investment banking.
In terms of technical skills and knowledge you must have experience in the following:
* CheckPoint Firewalls (NGFW, NGTP, Appliance, Virtual Clustering, Acceleration, FW Monitor) - You MUST have experience of managing, administering and supporting a global checkpoint firewall estate.
* Security management platform
* Web Proxy / URL filtering (Websense/Forcepoint)
* Packet Capture and Netflow
* L7 functions / Application Control and User Identity
* Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
* Network Address Translation (NAT)
* BGP and OSPF routing
* MPLS, DMVPN, IPSec VPN, TACACS authentication
* VLAN, Spanning Tree, L3 interfaces, HSRP, EIGRP, TCP/IP
* IDS, IPS, DLP
* DDOS mitigation techniques and technologies
You would ideally also possess a solid understanding or experience with Cisco Routing & Switching (IOS, ASR, ISR and Nexus), Cisco Wireless LAN Controller & Access Points, WAN Optimisation, F5 GTM and LTM load balancers, Policy maps for routing, QoS, ACL, Network Monitoring & Alerting (SolarWinds) and various testing tools to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Professional Certifications such as CCSE, CCIE, CCNP, CCNA, CISM or CISSP would be advantageous and would give you an edge and you must be an excellent communicator with effective influencing skills essential in order to function effectively in a matrix-managed environment and liaise effectively with global colleagues and team members at all levels.
Based in Canary Wharf, the successful candidate can expect a salary of £60k-£70k + Bonus + Benefits including pension and private medical. If you are a Network Security Team Leader with the required technical experience then apply NOW.
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The People Network is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
The company is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity
The People Network is part of the Pertemps Network Group of companies and is a specialist IT and technical recruitment consultancy with offices in London, Birmingham and Wiltshire. Experienced in placing permanent, interim and contract IT and technical staff at all levels across a range of sectors including Banking, Financial Services, Telecoms, Consultancy and Software Houses across the UK and Mainland Europe.
If you would like a confidential and informal chat regarding your career please call and speak with one of our consultants.
For more information and latest vacancies please visit us on our website at (url removed)
Network Security Team Leader - Checkpoint - up to £70k + Bonus + Benefits
Network Security Team Leader with strong exposure and experience of managing, administering and supporting a global checkpoint firewall estate required by leading global law firm.
In this exciting Network Security Team Leader role you will take on both Operational (30%) and Engineering (70%) responsibilities, providing technical and workload leadership to a small team of Network Security Analysts performing operational support with a dotted line report into the Network Engineering Manager for Engineering related tasks. This is a subject matter expert role and will require you to be hands on as well as design focused. You will use your expert technical and practical knowledge of all core network security technologies and components to ensure there are defined standards in place and you will lead all technical design and implementations ensuring the smooth operation and security of the network infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. Services within your remit will include branch, office and Data Centre security, Firewall, IDS/IPS, Internet, Web Proxy/URL Filtering, IPAM and External DNS.
Other day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the Network Operations Manager with maintaining a skills matrix for all Network Security team members
* Incident Management - technical escalation for all high level incidents and overseeing troubleshooting of complex outages, including recommend corrective actions.
* Problem Management - technical oversight of Problem management activities
* Change Management - act as technical approver for all Network Security related changes.
* Providing the Network Operations Manager with relevant reporting covering availability, performance and capacity across all Network Security services.
* Defining and enforcing standards for Network Security, ensuring these are implemented and adhered to at all times within the global infrastructure.
* Ensuring relevant Knowledge Base articles exist and are maintained to support the swift resolution of future/repeat issues.
* Identifying and correcting network non-compliance issues.
* Working closely with the Network Engineering Manager and Enterprise Architecture to influence and shape the strategic direction for Network Security services and platforms.
* Working closely with Network Engineers to plan and complete assigned tasks within deadlines.
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you will be a Network Security Team Leader (or similar) who must be able to demonstrate extensive experience of network security and internetworking within a global enterprise scale organisation (between 5k - 50k users). You must have strong team leading skills and will be recognised as an expert in your field with previous experience in roles such as Network Security Architecture, Principle Security Engineer or Lead Security Engineer. You will be highly adept at defining standards and creating designs, as well as implementing technical solutions to meet business requirements and you will be used to providing technical support in a pressurised environment, ideally within legal or investment banking.
In terms of technical skills and knowledge you must have experience in the following:
* CheckPoint Firewalls (NGFW, NGTP, Appliance, Virtual Clustering, Acceleration, FW Monitor) - You MUST have experience of managing, administering and supporting a global checkpoint firewall estate.
* Security management platform
* Web Proxy / URL filtering (Websense/Forcepoint)
* Packet Capture and Netflow
* L7 functions / Application Control and User Identity
* Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
* Network Address Translation (NAT)
* BGP and OSPF routing
* MPLS, DMVPN, IPSec VPN, TACACS authentication
* VLAN, Spanning Tree, L3 interfaces, HSRP, EIGRP, TCP/IP
* IDS, IPS, DLP
* DDOS mitigation techniques and technologies
You would ideally also possess a solid understanding or experience with Cisco Routing & Switching (IOS, ASR, ISR and Nexus), Cisco Wireless LAN Controller & Access Points, WAN Optimisation, F5 GTM and LTM load balancers, Policy maps for routing, QoS, ACL, Network Monitoring & Alerting (SolarWinds) and various testing tools to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Professional Certifications such as CCSE, CCIE, CCNP, CCNA, CISM or CISSP would be advantageous and would give you an edge and you must be an excellent communicator with effective influencing skills essential in order to function effectively in a matrix-managed environment and liaise effectively with global colleagues and team members at all levels.
Based in Canary Wharf, the successful candidate can expect a salary of £60k-£70k + Bonus + Benefits including pension and private medical. If you are a Network Security Team Leader with the required technical experience then apply NOW.
.
The People Network is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
The company is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity
The People Network is part of the Pertemps Network Group of companies and is a specialist IT and technical recruitment consultancy with offices in London, Birmingham and Wiltshire. Experienced in placing permanent, interim and contract IT and technical staff at all levels across a range of sectors including Banking, Financial Services, Telecoms, Consultancy and Software Houses across the UK and Mainland Europe.
If you would like a confidential and informal chat regarding your career please call and speak with one of our consultants.
For more information and latest vacancies please visit us on our website at (url removed)
09/09/2016
Network Security Team Leader - Checkpoint - up to £70k + Bonus + Benefits
Network Security Team Leader with strong exposure and experience of managing, administering and supporting a global checkpoint firewall estate required by leading global law firm.
In this exciting Network Security Team Leader role you will take on both Operational (30%) and Engineering (70%) responsibilities, providing technical and workload leadership to a small team of Network Security Analysts performing operational support with a dotted line report into the Network Engineering Manager for Engineering related tasks. This is a subject matter expert role and will require you to be hands on as well as design focused. You will use your expert technical and practical knowledge of all core network security technologies and components to ensure there are defined standards in place and you will lead all technical design and implementations ensuring the smooth operation and security of the network infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. Services within your remit will include branch, office and Data Centre security, Firewall, IDS/IPS, Internet, Web Proxy/URL Filtering, IPAM and External DNS.
Other day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the Network Operations Manager with maintaining a skills matrix for all Network Security team members
* Incident Management - technical escalation for all high level incidents and overseeing troubleshooting of complex outages, including recommend corrective actions.
* Problem Management - technical oversight of Problem management activities
* Change Management - act as technical approver for all Network Security related changes.
* Providing the Network Operations Manager with relevant reporting covering availability, performance and capacity across all Network Security services.
* Defining and enforcing standards for Network Security, ensuring these are implemented and adhered to at all times within the global infrastructure.
* Ensuring relevant Knowledge Base articles exist and are maintained to support the swift resolution of future/repeat issues.
* Identifying and correcting network non-compliance issues.
* Working closely with the Network Engineering Manager and Enterprise Architecture to influence and shape the strategic direction for Network Security services and platforms.
* Working closely with Network Engineers to plan and complete assigned tasks within deadlines.
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you will be a Network Security Team Leader (or similar) who must be able to demonstrate extensive experience of network security and internetworking within a global enterprise scale organisation (between 5k - 50k users). You must have strong team leading skills and will be recognised as an expert in your field with previous experience in roles such as Network Security Architecture, Principle Security Engineer or Lead Security Engineer. You will be highly adept at defining standards and creating designs, as well as implementing technical solutions to meet business requirements and you will be used to providing technical support in a pressurised environment, ideally within legal or investment banking.
In terms of technical skills and knowledge you must have experience in the following:
* CheckPoint Firewalls (NGFW, NGTP, Appliance, Virtual Clustering, Acceleration, FW Monitor) - You MUST have experience of managing, administering and supporting a global checkpoint firewall estate.
* Security management platform
* Web Proxy / URL filtering (Websense/Forcepoint)
* Packet Capture and Netflow
* L7 functions / Application Control and User Identity
* Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
* Network Address Translation (NAT)
* BGP and OSPF routing
* MPLS, DMVPN, IPSec VPN, TACACS authentication
* VLAN, Spanning Tree, L3 interfaces, HSRP, EIGRP, TCP/IP
* IDS, IPS, DLP
* DDOS mitigation techniques and technologies
You would ideally also possess a solid understanding or experience with Cisco Routing & Switching (IOS, ASR, ISR and Nexus), Cisco Wireless LAN Controller & Access Points, WAN Optimisation, F5 GTM and LTM load balancers, Policy maps for routing, QoS, ACL, Network Monitoring & Alerting (SolarWinds) and various testing tools to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Professional Certifications such as CCSE, CCIE, CCNP, CCNA, CISM or CISSP would be advantageous and would give you an edge and you must be an excellent communicator with effective influencing skills essential in order to function effectively in a matrix-managed environment and liaise effectively with global colleagues and team members at all levels.
Based in Canary Wharf, the successful candidate can expect a salary of £60k-£70k + Bonus + Benefits including pension and private medical. If you are a Network Security Team Leader with the required technical experience then apply NOW.
.
The People Network is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
The company is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity
The People Network is part of the Pertemps Network Group of companies and is a specialist IT and technical recruitment consultancy with offices in London, Birmingham and Wiltshire. Experienced in placing permanent, interim and contract IT and technical staff at all levels across a range of sectors including Banking, Financial Services, Telecoms, Consultancy and Software Houses across the UK and Mainland Europe.
If you would like a confidential and informal chat regarding your career please call and speak with one of our consultants.
For more information and latest vacancies please visit us on our website at (url removed)
We require a Network Technical Design Architect to join our rapidly expanding team with our FTSE 50 business. - This role is to cover the Norfolk/Suffolk and Essex regions
About the role
The Network TDA is responsible for designing fit for purpose Network Solutions to support the business objectives of Capita ITES and its extensive customer base. Network TDA's are required to collaborate with business stake-holders and customer representatives to understand and translate business requirements, into appropriate technical solutions to meet both business and commercial needs.
Candidates are expected to have demonstrable, large-scale Network Architecture experience, combined with good consulting skills and an understanding of how network technologies impact on...and are impacted by other IT infrastructure technologies.
Candidates will have significant real-world Network Design experience.
About Capita | Updata
Capita Updata is part of Capita plc, the UK's leading provider of business process management and integrated professional support service solutions, with 70,000+ staff across the UK, Europe, South Africa and India.
We provide a range of networking and connectivity services to public and private sector clients and have a reputation for excellent service combined with an innovative approach to achieving best value for its clients. We have a strong reputation across the public sector as a provider of IT networks that help schools, councils and health bodies deliver improved services.
What you will do:
* Be able to translate customer business and technology requirements that can vary in detail, and produce high quality network solutions, at both high and low levels of detail.
* Be able to deliver designs (LLD and HLD) to defined standards, often against challenging timescales.
* Provide input to technical designs provided by other ITES technology groups - a level of "cross-functional" technical knowledge is highly desirable.
* Be able to implement designs and plan an following ITES and Updata change process and be available outside of core hours (Monday to Friday (Apply online only)) where required.
* Provide direct, credible and authoritative interaction with ITES colleagues and customers alike.
* Actively contribute to continual service delivery improvement.
* Act as a SME and mentor to more junior Network Engineering staff.
Your experience will include:
* Routing (Cisco) - in depth knowledge of IGP/EGP routing (eBGP, iBGP, OSPF), MPLS/IP VPN, IPv4 Core, aggregation/edge, SIP Provisioning.
* Firewall Solutions (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Checkpoint)
* Remote access technologies/VPN (Cisco ASA) using SSL, IPsec
* Switching (Cisco Catalyst and Nexus)
* WIFI - Cisco Aironet
* Load Balancers (F5)
* Experience in the design and build of large scale WAN/ISP environments
What's in it for you?
At Capita, training and development aren't optional extras: they're how we do our job. We will motivate you to perform at your peak, recognising your achievements and rewarding them appropriately. As well as a generous basic salary we also give you 23 day's holiday, either a company car or car allowance, company pension scheme and access to voluntary benefit options including; child care vouchers, share save scheme, life assurance, holiday buy and many more designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional but fun environment.
What we hope you will do next
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Capita operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership.
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09/09/2016
We require a Network Technical Design Architect to join our rapidly expanding team with our FTSE 50 business. - This role is to cover the Norfolk/Suffolk and Essex regions
About the role
The Network TDA is responsible for designing fit for purpose Network Solutions to support the business objectives of Capita ITES and its extensive customer base. Network TDA's are required to collaborate with business stake-holders and customer representatives to understand and translate business requirements, into appropriate technical solutions to meet both business and commercial needs.
Candidates are expected to have demonstrable, large-scale Network Architecture experience, combined with good consulting skills and an understanding of how network technologies impact on...and are impacted by other IT infrastructure technologies.
Candidates will have significant real-world Network Design experience.
About Capita | Updata
Capita Updata is part of Capita plc, the UK's leading provider of business process management and integrated professional support service solutions, with 70,000+ staff across the UK, Europe, South Africa and India.
We provide a range of networking and connectivity services to public and private sector clients and have a reputation for excellent service combined with an innovative approach to achieving best value for its clients. We have a strong reputation across the public sector as a provider of IT networks that help schools, councils and health bodies deliver improved services.
What you will do:
* Be able to translate customer business and technology requirements that can vary in detail, and produce high quality network solutions, at both high and low levels of detail.
* Be able to deliver designs (LLD and HLD) to defined standards, often against challenging timescales.
* Provide input to technical designs provided by other ITES technology groups - a level of "cross-functional" technical knowledge is highly desirable.
* Be able to implement designs and plan an following ITES and Updata change process and be available outside of core hours (Monday to Friday (Apply online only)) where required.
* Provide direct, credible and authoritative interaction with ITES colleagues and customers alike.
* Actively contribute to continual service delivery improvement.
* Act as a SME and mentor to more junior Network Engineering staff.
Your experience will include:
* Routing (Cisco) - in depth knowledge of IGP/EGP routing (eBGP, iBGP, OSPF), MPLS/IP VPN, IPv4 Core, aggregation/edge, SIP Provisioning.
* Firewall Solutions (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Checkpoint)
* Remote access technologies/VPN (Cisco ASA) using SSL, IPsec
* Switching (Cisco Catalyst and Nexus)
* WIFI - Cisco Aironet
* Load Balancers (F5)
* Experience in the design and build of large scale WAN/ISP environments
What's in it for you?
At Capita, training and development aren't optional extras: they're how we do our job. We will motivate you to perform at your peak, recognising your achievements and rewarding them appropriately. As well as a generous basic salary we also give you 23 day's holiday, either a company car or car allowance, company pension scheme and access to voluntary benefit options including; child care vouchers, share save scheme, life assurance, holiday buy and many more designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional but fun environment.
What we hope you will do next
Help us find out more about you by completing our short application process - click apply now.
Capita operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership.
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Network Security Team Leader - Checkpoint - up to £70k + Bonus + Benefits
Network Security Team Leader with strong exposure and experience of managing, administering and supporting a global checkpoint firewall estate required by leading global law firm.
In this exciting Network Security Team Leader role you will take on both Operational (30%) and Engineering (70%) responsibilities, providing technical and workload leadership to a small team of Network Security Analysts performing operational support with a dotted line report into the Network Engineering Manager for Engineering related tasks. This is a subject matter expert role and will require you to be hands on as well as design focused. You will use your expert technical and practical knowledge of all core network security technologies and components to ensure there are defined standards in place and you will lead all technical design and implementations ensuring the smooth operation and security of the network infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. Services within your remit will include branch, office and Data Centre security, Firewall, IDS/IPS, Internet, Web Proxy/URL Filtering, IPAM and External DNS.
Other day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the Network Operations Manager with maintaining a skills matrix for all Network Security team members
* Incident Management - technical escalation for all high level incidents and overseeing troubleshooting of complex outages, including recommend corrective actions.
* Problem Management - technical oversight of Problem management activities
* Change Management - act as technical approver for all Network Security related changes.
* Providing the Network Operations Manager with relevant reporting covering availability, performance and capacity across all Network Security services.
* Defining and enforcing standards for Network Security, ensuring these are implemented and adhered to at all times within the global infrastructure.
* Ensuring relevant Knowledge Base articles exist and are maintained to support the swift resolution of future/repeat issues.
* Identifying and correcting network non-compliance issues.
* Working closely with the Network Engineering Manager and Enterprise Architecture to influence and shape the strategic direction for Network Security services and platforms.
* Working closely with Network Engineers to plan and complete assigned tasks within deadlines.
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you will be a Network Security Team Leader (or similar) who must be able to demonstrate extensive experience of network security and internetworking within a global enterprise scale organisation (between 5k - 50k users). You must have strong team leading skills and will be recognised as an expert in your field with previous experience in roles such as Network Security Architecture, Principle Security Engineer or Lead Security Engineer. You will be highly adept at defining standards and creating designs, as well as implementing technical solutions to meet business requirements and you will be used to providing technical support in a pressurised environment, ideally within legal or investment banking.
In terms of technical skills and knowledge you must have experience in the following:
* CheckPoint Firewalls (NGFW, NGTP, Appliance, Virtual Clustering, Acceleration, FW Monitor) - You MUST have experience of managing, administering and supporting a global checkpoint firewall estate.
* Security management platform
* Web Proxy / URL filtering (Websense/Forcepoint)
* Packet Capture and Netflow
* L7 functions / Application Control and User Identity
* Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
* Network Address Translation (NAT)
* BGP and OSPF routing
* MPLS, DMVPN, IPSec VPN, TACACS authentication
* VLAN, Spanning Tree, L3 interfaces, HSRP, EIGRP, TCP/IP
* IDS, IPS, DLP
* DDOS mitigation techniques and technologies
You would ideally also possess a solid understanding or experience with Cisco Routing & Switching (IOS, ASR, ISR and Nexus), Cisco Wireless LAN Controller & Access Points, WAN Optimisation, F5 GTM and LTM load balancers, Policy maps for routing, QoS, ACL, Network Monitoring & Alerting (SolarWinds) and various testing tools to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Professional Certifications such as CCSE, CCIE, CCNP, CCNA, CISM or CISSP would be advantageous and would give you an edge and you must be an excellent communicator with effective influencing skills essential in order to function effectively in a matrix-managed environment and liaise effectively with global colleagues and team members at all levels.
Based in Canary Wharf, the successful candidate can expect a salary of £60k-£70k + Bonus + Benefits including pension and private medical. If you are a Network Security Team Leader with the required technical experience then apply NOW.
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The People Network is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
The company is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity
The People Network is part of the Pertemps Network Group of companies and is a specialist IT and technical recruitment consultancy with offices in London, Birmingham and Wiltshire. Experienced in placing permanent, interim and contract IT and technical staff at all levels across a range of sectors including Banking, Financial Services, Telecoms, Consultancy and Software Houses across the UK and Mainland Europe.
If you would like a confidential and informal chat regarding your career please call and speak with one of our consultants.
For more information and latest vacancies please visit us on our website at (url removed)
09/09/2016
Network Security Team Leader - Checkpoint - up to £70k + Bonus + Benefits
Network Security Team Leader with strong exposure and experience of managing, administering and supporting a global checkpoint firewall estate required by leading global law firm.
In this exciting Network Security Team Leader role you will take on both Operational (30%) and Engineering (70%) responsibilities, providing technical and workload leadership to a small team of Network Security Analysts performing operational support with a dotted line report into the Network Engineering Manager for Engineering related tasks. This is a subject matter expert role and will require you to be hands on as well as design focused. You will use your expert technical and practical knowledge of all core network security technologies and components to ensure there are defined standards in place and you will lead all technical design and implementations ensuring the smooth operation and security of the network infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. Services within your remit will include branch, office and Data Centre security, Firewall, IDS/IPS, Internet, Web Proxy/URL Filtering, IPAM and External DNS.
Other day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the Network Operations Manager with maintaining a skills matrix for all Network Security team members
* Incident Management - technical escalation for all high level incidents and overseeing troubleshooting of complex outages, including recommend corrective actions.
* Problem Management - technical oversight of Problem management activities
* Change Management - act as technical approver for all Network Security related changes.
* Providing the Network Operations Manager with relevant reporting covering availability, performance and capacity across all Network Security services.
* Defining and enforcing standards for Network Security, ensuring these are implemented and adhered to at all times within the global infrastructure.
* Ensuring relevant Knowledge Base articles exist and are maintained to support the swift resolution of future/repeat issues.
* Identifying and correcting network non-compliance issues.
* Working closely with the Network Engineering Manager and Enterprise Architecture to influence and shape the strategic direction for Network Security services and platforms.
* Working closely with Network Engineers to plan and complete assigned tasks within deadlines.
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you will be a Network Security Team Leader (or similar) who must be able to demonstrate extensive experience of network security and internetworking within a global enterprise scale organisation (between 5k - 50k users). You must have strong team leading skills and will be recognised as an expert in your field with previous experience in roles such as Network Security Architecture, Principle Security Engineer or Lead Security Engineer. You will be highly adept at defining standards and creating designs, as well as implementing technical solutions to meet business requirements and you will be used to providing technical support in a pressurised environment, ideally within legal or investment banking.
In terms of technical skills and knowledge you must have experience in the following:
* CheckPoint Firewalls (NGFW, NGTP, Appliance, Virtual Clustering, Acceleration, FW Monitor) - You MUST have experience of managing, administering and supporting a global checkpoint firewall estate.
* Security management platform
* Web Proxy / URL filtering (Websense/Forcepoint)
* Packet Capture and Netflow
* L7 functions / Application Control and User Identity
* Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
* Network Address Translation (NAT)
* BGP and OSPF routing
* MPLS, DMVPN, IPSec VPN, TACACS authentication
* VLAN, Spanning Tree, L3 interfaces, HSRP, EIGRP, TCP/IP
* IDS, IPS, DLP
* DDOS mitigation techniques and technologies
You would ideally also possess a solid understanding or experience with Cisco Routing & Switching (IOS, ASR, ISR and Nexus), Cisco Wireless LAN Controller & Access Points, WAN Optimisation, F5 GTM and LTM load balancers, Policy maps for routing, QoS, ACL, Network Monitoring & Alerting (SolarWinds) and various testing tools to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Professional Certifications such as CCSE, CCIE, CCNP, CCNA, CISM or CISSP would be advantageous and would give you an edge and you must be an excellent communicator with effective influencing skills essential in order to function effectively in a matrix-managed environment and liaise effectively with global colleagues and team members at all levels.
Based in Canary Wharf, the successful candidate can expect a salary of £60k-£70k + Bonus + Benefits including pension and private medical. If you are a Network Security Team Leader with the required technical experience then apply NOW.
.
The People Network is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
The company is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity
The People Network is part of the Pertemps Network Group of companies and is a specialist IT and technical recruitment consultancy with offices in London, Birmingham and Wiltshire. Experienced in placing permanent, interim and contract IT and technical staff at all levels across a range of sectors including Banking, Financial Services, Telecoms, Consultancy and Software Houses across the UK and Mainland Europe.
If you would like a confidential and informal chat regarding your career please call and speak with one of our consultants.
For more information and latest vacancies please visit us on our website at (url removed)
We are looking to recruit a Network Engineering Consultant to be based onsite at one of our clients in Telford.
About the role
The Network Engineering Consultant is responsible for a mixture of design, delivery and support for Network solutions supporting Capita and its customers. The successful candidate will hold Current SC Clearance (or candidate will be submitted for, and expected to attain Security Clearance (SC) classification).
A Network Engineering Consultant is required to collaborate with business stake-holders and customer representatives to understand and translate business requirements, into appropriate technical solutions to meet both business and commercial needs.
Candidates are expected to have demonstrable, large-scale Network Architecture experience, combined with good consulting skills and an understanding of how network technologies impact on...and are impacted by other IT infrastructure technologies.
Candidates should have in extensive real-world Network Support and Delivery experience, preferably with some experience in Network Design as part of a team.
About Capita | Updata
Capita Updata is part of Capita plc, the UK's leading provider of business process management and integrated professional support service solutions, with 68,000 staff across the UK, Europe, South Africa and India.
We provide a range of networking and connectivity services to public and private sector clients and have a reputation for excellent service combined with an innovative approach to achieving best value for its clients. We have a strong reputation across the public sector as a provider of IT networks that help schools, councils and health bodies deliver improved services.
What you will do:
* Be able to translate customer business and technology requirements that can vary in detail, and produce high quality network solutions, at both high and low levels of detail.
* Be able to work to defined standards, often against challenging timescales.
* Provide direct, credible and authoritative interaction with ITES colleagues and customers alike.
* Actively contribute to continual service delivery improvement.
* Act as a SME and mentor to more junior Network Engineering staff.
Your experience will include:
* Key technical skills include:
o Routing & Switching (Cisco Catalyst / Nexus and Juniper)
o Firewall Solutions (Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, or Juniper)
o Load Balancing (F5)
* Candidates are expected to be capable of working at a senior level, and will hold a combination of relevant accreditations such as:
o Cisco CCNA/CCDA/CCNP/CCDP
o Checkpoint CCSA/CCSE
o Be working towards Cisco CCIE or JNCIP/JNCIE
* WAN (MPLS, CPE & Exchange design)
* Campus LAN & Security solutions
* Candidates with specialism's in Network Security, Cisco UCS or with experience in the design of large scale WAN/ISP environments are of particular interest.
* Any exposure to Cisco Wireless, Avaya CM, Cisco UC, Lync & Lync Enterprise Voice and SIP Reference Architectures would be of benefit.
What's in it for you?
At Capita, training and development aren't optional extras: they're how we do our job. We will motivate you to perform at your peak, recognising your achievements and rewarding them appropriately. As well as a generous basic salary we also give you a company car or car allowance 23 day's holiday, company pension scheme and access to voluntary benefit options including; child care vouchers, share save scheme, life assurance, holiday buy and many more designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional but fun environment.
What we hope you will do next
Help us find out more about you by completing our short application process - click apply now.
Capita operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership.
Listen | Create | Deliver
Follow Capita on twitter @capitacareers
Follow Capita on facebook @careersatcapita
Capita Resourcing welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Capita Resourcing is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us
09/09/2016
We are looking to recruit a Network Engineering Consultant to be based onsite at one of our clients in Telford.
About the role
The Network Engineering Consultant is responsible for a mixture of design, delivery and support for Network solutions supporting Capita and its customers. The successful candidate will hold Current SC Clearance (or candidate will be submitted for, and expected to attain Security Clearance (SC) classification).
A Network Engineering Consultant is required to collaborate with business stake-holders and customer representatives to understand and translate business requirements, into appropriate technical solutions to meet both business and commercial needs.
Candidates are expected to have demonstrable, large-scale Network Architecture experience, combined with good consulting skills and an understanding of how network technologies impact on...and are impacted by other IT infrastructure technologies.
Candidates should have in extensive real-world Network Support and Delivery experience, preferably with some experience in Network Design as part of a team.
About Capita | Updata
Capita Updata is part of Capita plc, the UK's leading provider of business process management and integrated professional support service solutions, with 68,000 staff across the UK, Europe, South Africa and India.
We provide a range of networking and connectivity services to public and private sector clients and have a reputation for excellent service combined with an innovative approach to achieving best value for its clients. We have a strong reputation across the public sector as a provider of IT networks that help schools, councils and health bodies deliver improved services.
What you will do:
* Be able to translate customer business and technology requirements that can vary in detail, and produce high quality network solutions, at both high and low levels of detail.
* Be able to work to defined standards, often against challenging timescales.
* Provide direct, credible and authoritative interaction with ITES colleagues and customers alike.
* Actively contribute to continual service delivery improvement.
* Act as a SME and mentor to more junior Network Engineering staff.
Your experience will include:
* Key technical skills include:
o Routing & Switching (Cisco Catalyst / Nexus and Juniper)
o Firewall Solutions (Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, or Juniper)
o Load Balancing (F5)
* Candidates are expected to be capable of working at a senior level, and will hold a combination of relevant accreditations such as:
o Cisco CCNA/CCDA/CCNP/CCDP
o Checkpoint CCSA/CCSE
o Be working towards Cisco CCIE or JNCIP/JNCIE
* WAN (MPLS, CPE & Exchange design)
* Campus LAN & Security solutions
* Candidates with specialism's in Network Security, Cisco UCS or with experience in the design of large scale WAN/ISP environments are of particular interest.
* Any exposure to Cisco Wireless, Avaya CM, Cisco UC, Lync & Lync Enterprise Voice and SIP Reference Architectures would be of benefit.
What's in it for you?
At Capita, training and development aren't optional extras: they're how we do our job. We will motivate you to perform at your peak, recognising your achievements and rewarding them appropriately. As well as a generous basic salary we also give you a company car or car allowance 23 day's holiday, company pension scheme and access to voluntary benefit options including; child care vouchers, share save scheme, life assurance, holiday buy and many more designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional but fun environment.
What we hope you will do next
Help us find out more about you by completing our short application process - click apply now.
Capita operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership.
Listen | Create | Deliver
Follow Capita on twitter @capitacareers
Follow Capita on facebook @careersatcapita
Capita Resourcing welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Capita Resourcing is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us
