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Senior Network & Security Engineer (ZR_20799_JOB)

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UKRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Mar 2025

About the role

This is a remote position.

Job Highlights:

Contract: Independent Contractor
Schedule: (40 hours per week)

Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm AEST (7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Manila Time)
Includes 1-hour unpaid break

The Senior Network & Security Engineer role will be responsible for the Level 3 support of customer networks and security including project implementation, escalations and support services. The role requires that you possess the necessary self-discipline to take ownership and responsibility for delivering level 3 support and complex technical implementations on time, with appropriate documentation and managing the operational handover. As a senior position the role also requires that you coach and assist other members of the engineering team through technical leadership and guidance. We believe strongly in ongoing professional development through both mentoring and technical certification, and you would be encouraged and supported to improve your skillset and progress your career within Virtuelle Group.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The job responsibilities of this Network & Security Engineer role include, but are not limited to:

• Design, deploy, and manage network solutions for clients, including LAN, WAN, and WLAN configurations, to ensure the reliability and performance of their network infrastructure.
• Cybersecurity activities, including deploy, configure & manage SIEM, SOAR & Automation solutions
• DevOps activities utilising Infrastructure as Code with Python, Ansible and Terraform
• Implement and manage network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection system and SIEM solutions, to protect clients' network environments from potential threats and breaches.
• Monitor and optimise network performance, utilising network monitoring tools to proactively identify and address potential issues and bottlenecks.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for network/security-related issues, resolving complex network problems to minimise downtime and ensure continuous network availability for clients.
• Collaborate with the Managed Services team to develop and implement network & security integration strategies for clients, ensuring seamless transitions and efficient network operations.
• Conduct regular network & security assessments and audits to identify optimisation opportunities, cost-effective solutions, and performance enhancements for clients' network environments.
• Stay informed about the latest network & security technologies, updates, and best practices, and provide recommendations for leveraging new features and capabilities to enhance clients' network infrastructure.
• Perform regular penetration testing as require for internal and client systems
• Analysing a specific incident from its detection through to developing a containment strategy and executing subsequent remediation plans.
• Providing crisis management with clients and directing incident investigation and containment activities, including conducting threat hunting activities.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation related to clients' network configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients' network-related inquiries, issues, and concerns, delivering exceptional customer service and support.
• Assist with scoping and development of client proposals.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver customer projects.
• Act as a mentor to more junior team members
• Provide after-hours support when required in emergencies
• Attain and maintain relevant qualifications and technical certifications.

Key Relationships/engagements
• Build strong relationships with clients, understanding their specific network/security requirements and providing customised solutions to meet their business objectives.
• Collaborate with the sales and account management teams to provide technical expertise during the pre-sales and post-sales processes, ensuring that proposed network solutions align with clients' needs and expectations.
• Work closely with the Managed Services team to integrate network solutions seamlessly and ensure efficient ser