Network Security Engineer

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8 months ago
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Opticore IT

is a specialist

Network Engineer and Project Management

consultancy 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 IT

is currently searching for a

Network Security Engineer

to join our client on medium to large-scale projects involving design, implementation, and support of Prisma SDWAN and Prisma Access solutions across various clients. This position is

hybrid , requiring occasional visits to the client site,

potentially 1 day a week at most .
This is a 6-month contract inside IR35, with a high likelihood of extension.
What you'll be doing:
Representing Opticore, working with our client, a leader in security, delivering multiple projects focused on their SDWAN solution.
Collaborating directly with clients to help them achieve their goals and understand their needs versus wants.
Engaging with customers during discovery, design, implementation, and handover phases.
Resolving a variety of issues, from product-specific to internal network problems.
Becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on their product set and the primary contact for the full project lifecycle (design & implementation).
Assisting customers with hardware sizing.
What you'll bring:
A consultative mindset and approach.
Proven experience delivering Prisma Access or Prisma SDWAN projects.
Confidence to challenge clients or internal teams to ensure project goals are met.
A solid background in networking.
Diversity:
At

Opticore IT , we embrace diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We actively seek an inclusive and diverse workforce and support your application throughout the process.
Feel free to inform us if you require any adjustments during your application or interview; please contact our recruitment team.

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