Job Description
Our clients are looking for aNetwork and Security Engineerwho will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a global network security posture by building resilient and secure networks, troubleshooting network and security focused problems and maintaining system reliability through consistent patching and maintenance. This role is hybrid working but with an expectation of being based in the Dublin office 2 days per week.
Responsibilities
Global experience working with cisco routing, switching and firewall and Intrusion Prevention systems (IPS) and understand the complexities of managing multiple internet domains within international regions.
High level of working and design experience around Network Access Control and Segmentation products working with and managing Forescout environments.
Key requirements are to: Manage NAC/Segmentation Forescout environment.
Manage and maintain the company firewalls and IPS systems with focus on alerts and vulnerability management.
Proactively work to continuously improve the security posture of the company through continuous review of processes and procedures and recommending upgrades and improvements including escalations to improve this where necessary.
Work with InfoSec team on identifying threats from SIEM and other Logs gathered across all IT infrastructure and recommend improvements as and when necessary.
Implement system changes for security and compliance as defined by compliance and security team.
Work with Compliance and Audit team as required on behalf of Networks team.
2nd /3rd level support to production Support and Branch office IT personnel on network related issues.
Continuous review of company patching process.
Perform system upgrades; install OS, maintenance releases, critical fixes, and service packs; assist with application upgrades, installations and systems monitoring.
Works with members of other IT groups, peers, and management to solve systems-related issues for internal and external customers.
Define, create, and deliver documentation - hardware/software configurations, change control, downtime/availability, problem/resolution, procedures, resource usage, etc.
Work with Infra teams to ensure Forescout environment is running correctly.
Work with InfoSec team to ensure integration of support across Firewall, IPS and security environments.
Responsible for maintaining a watch on cybersecurity advisories through continuous monitoring of cybersecurity CSIRTs, blogs and sites and informing management about security events as soon as possible.
Key Qualifications/Experience Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent experience, combined with 5+ years of experience installing and configuring networks and security environments.
Must have worked with a global sized company configuring and managing the cisco routing, switching, IPS and firewall systems and understand the complexities of managing multiple internet domains within international regions.
Must have experience working with and managing a Forescout NAC/Segmentation environment.
Experience working with Network Vulnerability Assessment solutions and reviewing the reports and remediating accordingly.
Experience in managing and configuring IDS/IPS systems, ideally Cisco IPS.
Solid Understanding of SIEM technology (ideally Splunk) and other Log Management solutions.
Experience working with scripting languages, like Python.
Experience working with Vulnerability Management solutions ideally Nessus or Qualys.
Experience patching network devices and validating results, true/false positives.
Strong experience with Windows/Linux OS with solid command line skills.
Strong troubleshooting and customer service skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work and manage in a team environment effectively.
Previous experience following change management and change control processes.
CCNP Security certification preferred.