Network Engineer

VIQU Limited

Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 10 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Network Engineer position is a 6-month contract focused on Business as Usual (BAU) support for firewalls.
Candidates should have experience with firewall applications, specifically Palo Alto and Fortinet, and a broader understanding of networking concepts.
The role requires onsite presence in London and involves managing firewall rules, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring effective operation.
The position offers a competitive salary, although the specific amount is not mentioned in the job description.
A minimum of several years of experience in network engineering, particularly with firewalls, is preferred.

Network Engineer– 6-month contract

As a Network Engineer in our team, you will be primarily responsible for Business as Usual (BAU) support for the customer’s firewalls, enabling other team members to concentrate on large-scale projects. Your day-to-day tasks will involve:

Managing firewall applications and rules (including changes, updates, and configurations)
Monitoring and troubleshooting firewall issues
Ensuring the firewalls are operating effectively and efficiently
Supporting the wider network team with any firewall-related issues or escalations

Primary day to day responsibilities for the Network Engineer will include:

Experienced Network Engineer with a focus on firewalls (PA and Fortinet)
Wider Network appreciation and understanding e.g. Cisco Routing, Switching, LAN/WAN, DHCP/IP, Wi-Fi.
Managing firewall applications and rules (including changes, updates, and configurations)
Daily operational support of PA (Palo Alto) and Fortinet Firewalls
Application and rules management, ensuring firewall policies align with business requirements
Troubleshooting and resolving network security issues related to firewall configuration
Collaborating with other network engineers to maintain network security best practices
Implementing changes and updates while adhering to change management processes
Assisting in capacity planning and firewall performance optimization
Experience with firewall configuration, rule sets, and security policies
Investment management Industry experience is a bonus, but not essential

The Network Engineer is required onsite in London for the duration of the 6-month contract.

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