Senior Network & Security Engineer

Senior Network & Security Engineer

Job Purpose
The Senior Network & Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, maintaining and supporting enterprise network and security infrastructure. The role requires strong hands-on technical expertise across networking, firewalls, cloud connectivity and cybersecurity, together with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide high-level technical guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Engineering & Infrastructure
• Design, implement, configure and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for complex network-related incidents.
• Perform network infrastructure audits and identify areas for improvement.
• Configure and maintain routers, switches, wireless infrastructure and associated network technologies.
• Plan and implement network changes, upgrades and infrastructure improvements.
• Monitor network performance, availability and capacity.
• Perform network maintenance, optimisation and lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, standards and technical procedures.
• Assist with the design and implementation of resilient and highly available network solutions.
  
  The ideal candidate should have strong experience in several of the following areas:
  
  Networking
• Enterprise LAN/WAN
• Routing and switching
• TCP/IP
• VLANs
• Network protocols
• Network troubleshooting
• Network infrastructure design
• Network monitoring
• Network security
  
  Security
• Fortinet
• FortiGate
• FortiManager
• FortiAnalyzer
• FortiWeb
• Firewall administration
• Firewall policy management
• VPN
• Security controls
• Security auditing
• Security incident response
  
  Cisco
• Cisco routers
• Cisco switches
• Cisco security technologies
• Cisco network administration
  
  Additional Technologies
• F5 BIG-IP administration
• MikroTik
• Network monitoring and management tools
• Infrastructure auditing
• Security standards and frameworks
• Qualifications & Certifications
  
  Relevant qualifications and certifications may include:
• CCNA
• CCNP Enterprise
• Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation
• Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core
• Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core
• Fortinet NSE 4 &5 & 6 & 7
• Fortinet Application Delivery Fundamentals
• F5 BIG-IP / F5 Administration certification
• MikroTik MTCNA
• Juniper JNCIA
• IT Systems Support / A+ or equivalent
  
  Experience
  Minimum 5-8 years' experience in network engineering, network infrastructure and/or network security.
  Ideal Candidate Profile
  
  The ideal candidate is a senior-level Network and Security Engineer with strong hands-on enterprise networking and cybersecurity experience. They should have a solid Cisco foundation, extensive firewall and security knowledge-particularly Fortinet-and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
  
  A candidate with CCNP-level networking expertise, Fortinet certifications, Azure networking experience and strong firewall/security administration experience would be particularly well suited to this role.