Ideal candidate:

• Cisco network support experience (10 years'+ is desirable).
• Experience supporting multisite L2 & L3 networks.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP Suite.
• Experience with the configuration and operational maintenance of Cisco Software & Hardware.
• Hands-on experience in the administration and configuration of Firewalls.
• Knowledge of network segmentation and access control.
• Experience with site-to-site and Endpoint VPNs.
• Experience with enterprise wireless solutions.
• Experience with RADIUS/TACACS.
• Experience implementing & supporting routing solutions | BGP, STATIC, ISIS.
• Cisco Meraki exposure.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure.
• Experience working with Network Monitoring Solutions.
• Technical and non-technical Documentation | Visio, MSOffice.

In this role you will:

• Deploy, administer, and maintain Network & Security platforms and any other related software, such as routers, switches, wireless, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, network access control, monitoring, and cloud technologies/applications.
• Perform diagnostics, appraisal, and analysis on predominantly Cisco based Network & Security technologies, such as, firewalls, VPN's, intrusion detection/intrusion prevention, network access control, and other network policies to ensure maximum system reliability & security.
• Monitor network traffic to optimise performance and efficiency.
• Implement and administer remote access, and VPN Solutions.
• Give direction and recommendation on Network & Security Enhancements/Features.
• Develop technical specifications, runbooks, design documents and roll-out and test plans.
• Provide BAU support for Network & Security related tickets/incidents.
• Collaborate with other IT professionals, such as Cyber Security Analysts, Infrastructure Engineers, IT Support, and Software Developers to ensure that security is built into new systems and applications.
• Work under strict change control processes to ensure only authorised changes are carried out.
• Work with third parties to ensure systems are meeting their potential and remediate issues.
• Create technical and non-technical documentation.
• Identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and propose/implement mitigating solutions.

Technical :

Cisco DNA Centre

Software Defined Networking/Access

Cisco ACI

Cisco SD-WAN

Cisco ISE

Cisco Secure Firewall (FirePOWER)/FMC

Cisco CCNA / CCNP

CompTIA Network+

Fortinet Firewall

FortiVPN

Meraki Wireless