Network, Security & Firewall Consultant

Valencia  ‐ Onsite
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Description

If you're looking for a new Network Security opportunity and fancy working with an international client in a great location, this will be for you!
We are recruiting for 2 x NETWORK & SECURITY/FIREWALL consultants to join an IT Service Provider in Valencia, Spain.

This will be a 6-month initial contract with the potential to extend much longer.

The client is part of a globally recognised organisation, is a very multinational environment and uses English as the core business language (although if you have Spanish skills that will be a bonus!)

The successful applicant will join an international team and get to work in a brilliant work environment, and they'll get to enjoy all the benefits of Spain's third largest city including the beach, the food and the weather!

Please note - the advertised rates are non-negotiable. This opportunity is not suitable for persons only interested in income potential, it's for those persons wanting to work for a great organisation and in a special location.

As a Network consultant, your duties will include the following:

  • Configure and support the Cisco Network Infrastructure based on Nexus (7010, 5548 and 1000v), Catalyst Switches (4500, 3850, 3750, 3560), and ISR/ASR1000 Routers.
  • Support and administer CHECKPOINT Firewalls.
  • Support and administer Cisco Wireless Controllers.
  • Monitor usage, evaluate, troubleshoot the WAN (Wide Area Network).
  • Perform first and second level support, including problem investigation, troubleshooting and contact with vendors and maintenance companies.
  • Help resolve network and security related incidents.
  • Review network equipment logs and alerts, and perform any corrective actions.
  • Monitor network usage and evaluate the performance of the network infrastructure.
  • Prepare and update technical documentation and configuration templates where needed
  • Provide telephone stand-by support outside business hours when required.
  • Monitor Firewalls health status, backups and logs, and report on the unexpected Firewall cluster member's status changes.
  • Create and maintain network diagrams and documentations.
  • Any other duties, as required.
You should have the following skills and experience:
  • Background in Network Engineering and Network Security with five or more years hands-on experience managing and configuring Cisco devices and Checkpoint Firewalls.
  • Proven experience with Cisco installation, configuration, security and best practices implementation and troubleshooting.
  • Checkpoint Firewall administration - good understanding of networking protocols and standards.
  • Checkpoint CCSA, CCSE or equivalent training and/or equivalent certifications.
  • Cisco Wireless controllers equipment administration.
  • VPN secure IPSEC or GRE Tunnels configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Sound knowledge of TCP/IP Networking and protocols.
  • Three or more years of experience working in a 7/24 large Data Centre environment.
  • Proven ability to manage, configure and troubleshoot network devices such as Cisco Nexus and Catalyst Switches, Cisco ISR/ASR Routers, load balancers, VPN gateways and Firewalls.
  • Ability to provide support as required.
  • Ability to live and work in Valencia for the contract duration.
  • Excellent English language skills (written and verbal).
This is a competitive process so please respond with an application ASAP if you are interested. Interviews will be taking place in August with a view to on-board new consultants in September.
Start date
2017-09-18
Duration
6 months + extensions
(extension possible)
From
Quanta Consultancy Services
Published at
27.07.2017
Project ID:
1387907
Contract type
Freelance
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