Network Senior Engineer

What you’ll do

AlixPartners is looking for a highly motivated Information Security professional to fulfill the Network Senior Engineer role for our corporate IT Department. In this critical role on AlixPartners’ Corporate Services IT team, you will develop and maintain the high-level design plan for the overall logistical and technical IT security architecture including, providing technical leadership, and consulting across the organization and gaining commitment to initiate and participate in projects for implementing these plans.  In addition, the candidate will provide support for our next generation firewalls, IPS, VPN, and 2 Factor Authentication.

The Network Senior Engineer is s full-time role reporting to the IT Infrastructure Network Manager with a preferred location of London, U.K. Paid relocation is not available.

• Work with the Network Services Team to deliver business critical projects and maintain high levels of service, supporting 30 core sites globally
• Maintain relationships with the IT Organization, vendors, and consultants to ensure that network standards and deliverables are met
• Audit, test, document, implement, and support global network technologies
• Participate in the planning, configuration, implementation, and support of new network environments (new office location, existing office relocations and/or expansions, refresh of legacy environment, integration of acquisition company network)
• Provide technical input / support for engineering network security solutions based on recognized standards and best practices
• Configure production-impacting routing, switching, wireless, and firewall changes, as necessary
• Test and turn up WAN circuits
• Ensure that deliverables are produced within the planned budget and timeframe
• Perform all required operational maintenance and troubleshooting of supported systems
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, development, exercises, and actual events
• Evaluate and test software patches and updates supplied by vendors prior to installation
• Work with vendors, corporate IT, and other technology groups to resolve problems
• Conduct routine hardware and software audits of all supported systems to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, procedures, and requirements
• Maintain proper change management documentation for all hardware and software modifications
• Troubleshoot and manage calls/tickets escalated from the Service Desk
• Work with the Security Team to create and maintain a secure infrastructure
• Ensure all IT equipment complies with industry and regulatory standards
• Participate in weekly on-call rotation and in monthly maintenance windows, as applicable
• Additional responsibilities as identified. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties, or responsibilities

This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.

What you’ll need 

• Minimum four (4) years of network security engineering experience
• CCNA (required), CCNP (preferred)
• CNSE - Palo Alto Network’s Certified Network Security Engineer is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is preferred; work experience and background may be considered in lieu of formal education
• Solid understanding of routing protocols BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP required
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco routers – ISR and ASR series routers, Cisco Catalyst switches, and Cisco Nexus switches
• Extensive knowledge of implementing and supporting network services including DNS, DHCP, SNMP, TACACS/RADIUS, SYSLOG
• Experience with Meraki Dashboard and access points, Palo Alto firewalls and related technologies
• Experience with the design, provisioning, and troubleshooting of WAN/LAN technologies and data circuits
• Experience with access control list (ACLs), TCP/IP. VLAN, VRF, Port Security, Traffic Shaping, Priority Queuing, Class of Service (CoS), Quality of Service (QoS), and IP routing
• Experience with F5 Load Balancer, SDWAN technologies, and Cisco DMVPN is a plus
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting solutions - SolarWinds and Wireshark are preferred
• Excellent customer service and written/verbal communication skills in English with the ability to interact with clients, staff, and management teams at all levels
• Capacity to successfully prioritize and manage multiple and simultaneous requests from start to finish; project management experience is a plus
• Team player with a professional, business-focused attitude
• Some global travel required
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program including health, vision, dental, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, identity theft protection, and mental wellness support. Employees will also receive a generous annual leave policy.  

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other characteristics, race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or status as an individual with disability.

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