Network Security Engineer
Location: Dublin; Limerick. Hybrid working with up to 25% travel.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
How You Will Contribute
- Support the global network across various disciplines and become a subject matter expert for one or more areas within the network, including LAN/WAN/Wireless/Security/VOIP.
- Work with global IT teams and management, supporting the network across the full project life cycle, including proof of concept, design, procurement of network hardware/WAN, configuration, installation, testing, documentation, and ongoing monitoring/support.
- Manage NAC/Segmentation Forescout environment.
- Manage and maintain firewalls and IPS systems with a focus on alerts and vulnerability management.
- Work with internal teams to identify specific vulnerabilities and mitigate any threats.
- Work with InfoSec teams on identifying threats from SIEM and other logs gathered across all IT infrastructure and recommend improvements as necessary.
- Implement system changes for security and compliance as defined by compliance and security teams.
- Work with Compliance and Audit teams as required on behalf of the Networks team.
- Provide 2nd/3rd level support to production support and branch office IT personnel on network-related issues.
- Perform system upgrades; install OS, maintenance releases, critical fixes, and service packs; assist with application upgrades, installations, and system monitoring.
- Collaborate with other IT groups, peers, and management to solve system-related issues for internal and external customers.
- Define, create, and deliver documentation, including hardware/software configurations, change control, downtime/availability, problem/resolution procedures, and resource usage.
- Provide 3rd-level network support for sites and data centers across various networking disciplines, including two primary data centers located in Ireland and Germany.
- Manage and maintain network tools and proactively monitor and troubleshoot the network.
- Actively participate in and follow change, incident, and problem management processes.
- Devise creative solutions to solve complex problems and issues.
- Attend CAB calls and present all changes, responding to any RFC challenges.
- Commit to learning and improving upon existing methods for carrying out Network Engineer functions.
- Work with internal and external customers professionally at all times.
What You Will Bring
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Strong Cisco switching and wireless skills and experience in large deployments.
- Experience and knowledge of routing, SD-WAN, Firewall, VOIP, network application tools, automation, and cloud migration.
- Experience in Checkpoint Firewalls design, configuration, installation, and management.
- Proven experience installing and configuring networks for 5+ years.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure.
- Experience installing, configuring, customizing, and supporting enterprise applications such as switches, routers, access points, and firewalls.
Experience:
- Ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure.
- Strong time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Previous experience following change management and change control processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working on and away from site with an understanding of Pan-European cultures.
- Experience working both independently and as part of a team.
- Network segmentation experience desirable (e.g., Forescout, Cisco ICE).
- Checkpoint Firewall certification.
- Experience working with Velocloud SD-WAN is a plus but not essential.
- Strong Cisco knowledge of routing and switching, including wireless infrastructure.
- 5+ years of experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting networks across various disciplines, including site surveys and procurement of network hardware.
GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Network Security Engineer
Ireland
Permanent
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