Network Security Engineer

OpticoreIT
Derby
6 days ago
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Network Security Engineer

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Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineer

Opticore ITis a specialistNetwork Engineer and Project Managementconsultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within fast-paced, challenging environments across our client base spanning multiple sectors including Finance, Broadcast Media, Telecommunications and more.


Opticore ITare currently searching for aNetwork Security Engineerto join our client on medium to large-scale projects varying in design, implementation and support on Prisma SDWAN and Prisma Access projects with various clients. This opportunity is ahybrid position with the need to visit the client site on occasion,potentially 1 day a week at most.


This is a 6-month contract inside IR35, which is highly likely to be extended.


What you'll be doing:

  • An advocate of Opticore, working with our client, who is a leader in security, delivering multiple projects focused on their SDWAN solution.
  • Working directly with clients, helping them not only achieve their goals but also helping them understand the difference between their wants and needs.
  • Activity engaging with the customer during the discovery phase, Design, Implementation and handover.
  • Dealing with a variety of issues, ranging from the product itself to internal network issues.
  • Become an SME on their product set and the main contact point for the client on the full life cycle of the projects (design & implementation)
  • Assisting customers with hardware sizing


What you'll bring:

  • A consultative mindset and approach
  • Proven history of delivering Prisma Access or Prisma SDWAN projects
  • Confidence and comfortable to push back to clients or internal teams to ensure the overall aim of the project is being adhered to
  • A long-standing history of networking


Diversity:

AtOpticore ITwe embrace diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We actively recruit for an inclusive and diverse workforce, and as such, we want to ensure we do everything we can to support your application.

We want you to feel empowered to let us know if you require any adjustments to be made with your application or interview process, so please speak to our recruitment team.

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