Senior Network Security Engineer

  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Location: Dublin 24
  • Category: Systems
  • Salary: €110000

Senior Network Security Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer to manage and secure our network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco Networks and a deep understanding of network security principles and practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the security of Cisco routers, switches, networking devices, and appliances.
  • Configure, support, and resolve issues with firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS solutions.
  • Secure network design and execution using Cisco Secure Access, Edge Network Security, Threat Control, and Secure Mobility solutions.
  • Deploy Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and 802.1X secure network access.
  • Monitor and maintain network access security using Cisco ISE appliance solutions.
  • Set up advanced Cisco security solutions to mitigate outside threats and secure connected devices.
  • Provide operational support for identity and network access control.
  • Identify and troubleshoot issues with Cisco network security appliances and Cisco IOS software devices.
  • Configure Cisco perimeter edge security solutions and Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) firewalls.
  • Execute and manage security for Cisco switches, routers, ASA, and Firepower Firewalls.
  • Implement and resolve remote-access and site-to-site VPN solutions with Cisco ASA and Cisco IOS routers.
  • Implement Cisco ASA Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), web security, email security, and cloud web security.
  • Troubleshoot Network Access Control, Web Authentication, and Guest Access.
  • Understand Cisco ISE Fundamentals, Advanced Access Control, and Endpoint Access Control.

Skills and Experience:

  • Extensive network security experience with a strong background in Cisco Networks.
  • Proficiency with Cisco Umbrella, Stealthwatch, WSA, ESA, AMP for Network and End Point, ASA, NGFW, Firepower NGIPS, Cloudlock CASB, AnyConnect, ACI security, Threat Control, TrustSec, and DNA.
  • Beneficial experience with Cisco Data Center Nexus, Cloud, Cisco ASA/PIX, Cisco Secure, ACS, Cisco ACI, Cisco IronPort, Checkpoint FW-1 and NG, Juniper Netscreen and SRX, Palo Alto, Bluecoat, and Fortinet security hardware/software products.
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, frequently changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence across multiple teams.
  • Own transport and a full, clean Irish driver's license are essential.

Education and Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • CCNP Security, CCIE Security
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    Colleen Quigley

    Colleen Quigley

    Colleen brings a personable and extroverted approach to her role as an IT Recruitment Consultant which is complemented by her third level BSC Honours degree educational background. Colleen has a vast range of experience in her career to date, most notably within the hospitality, food & nutrition and particularly the recruitment industry, in which she has a number of years working in both Ireland and Perth Australia. Colleen is an extremely organised, competitive, individual with a passion for ensuring that each of her individual clients and candidate pre-requisites are dealt with in an efficient and satisfactory manner. Colleen likes to spend her spare time keeping fit and spending quality time with her family.

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