Senior Network Security Engineer

  • Modis
  • Northampton, Northamptonshire
  • Dec 01, 2021
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Senior Network Security Engineer

Network Engineer / Network Security / Cisco / Northampton / Permanent

My client, a well-established and nationally recognised professional services business is looking for an experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to join their growing internal IT team.

The Senior Network Security Engineer will play a pivotal role in managing security and network infrastructure across the business. You will also be the senior point of escalation in the team for all matter Networking.

This is a full time, permanent role with a salary on offer of £50,000 - £55,000 plus a comprehensive company benefits package. This role will be hybrid working where the successful candidate will need to be prepared to work on site at my client's Northampton head office ideally 2 days a week on average.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain security and network performance by proactive monitoring the network and security infrastructure.
  • Identify, diagnose, and resolve information security / network issues. Based on assessment-based findings, outcomes, and propositions for further system security / network enhancement.
  • Ensure proper protocols and processes are followed by creating and maintain comprehensive documentation related to network and security infrastructure.
  • Maintain strong relationships with integrators and vendors to maintain support levels, upgrades, installations, and planning alongside exploration of new features and innovative solutions.
  • Provide day to day network and security support, working closely with all IT Support teams.
  • To assist in project work and the transition of these into the support teams.
  • Provide reports on system performance and capacity usage.
  • Ensure procedures and documentation is updated. Produce new documentation and procedures when appropriate.
  • Keep current on new areas of technology in related areas.

Key Skills and Experience required:

  • Experience in a similar Network Engineer or Network Security Engineer role
  • Strong background in managing and supporting Network Infrastructure (Data and Voice)
  • Knowledge of Cisco Routers and Switches
  • Knowledge of IT Security and Compliance
  • Knowledge of Cisco Finesse, CUCDM, CUIC and CCDM, Unity
  • Strong communicator and capable of leading more junior team members

Please apply ASAP to be considered - interview will be taking place remotely over the next 2 weeks.

Network Engineer / Network Security / Cisco / Northampton / Permanent

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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