Network Security Engineer - IT consultancy

A prestigious French IT consultancy is seeking a Network Security Engineer to join an extensive 7-year programme aimed at completely revamping a major client's network infrastructure. This is an initial 6-month contract with the potential for long-term extensions. 

The role requires on-site presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Identification and Mitigation of Security Threats:
  • Identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities, proposing and implementing appropriate solutions to stay ahead of evolving security risks.
• End-to-End Monitoring of Security Implementation:
  • Continuously monitor security features to ensure effective implementation and proactively address any potential breaches, preventing and mitigating security incidents.
• Documentation of Security Functions:
  • Document security functions comprehensively to facilitate knowledge transfer within the team, ensuring operational teams understand and follow security protocols and procedures consistently.
• Migration of Old Equipment and Legacy Support:
  • Migrate old equipment to new safety standards while providing support for legacy systems, ensuring the infrastructure remains secure and up-to-date during transitional phases.
• Troubleshooting and L3+ Support:
  • Provide quick and effective troubleshooting, especially in crisis situations. Deliver high-level (L3+) support to resolve complex issues promptly, minimizing potential damages during security incidents.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Proficiency in Palo Alto and Fortinet Nextgen Firewalls.
• Expertise in VLAN networking, VRF, IP routing, switching, and VXLAN technologies.
• Knowledge of dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).
• Familiarity with switching and packet analysis techniques.
• Required certifications in Cisco, Fortinet, or similar areas.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a 7-year programme for two major companies.
• Exposure to cutting-edge Next Generation Technology.
• Competitive day rate: €350-€450.

Join a leading team and contribute to a transformative project in network security. Apply now to be part of this exciting journey!