Network Security Engineer in London

DP World is at the heart of Europe's trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solutions, and the benefits of freeport status to our customers.

We are seeking a hands‐on Network Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is a 14‐person Europe‐wide team; our successful candidate can be based at either Midlands or Essex UK or Dublin or Limerick, Ireland. Reporting to our Senior Networks Manager across Europe, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing which includes site surveys for new sites and assisting with day‐to‐day operational running of existing sites across the Europe region. This includes maintenance patching and site refreshes as and when required. It also includes work in datacentres to ensure the upkeep of the estate. This specific role also requires the engineer to work weekends as required to facilitate the patching and upgrade of systems.

Location: Stanford le Hope Essex, Dublin, Limerick or West Midlands (UK) – Hybrid working with up to 25% travel

Hours: Monday – Friday 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

How you will contribute

• Support the global network across various disciplines and become subject‐matter expert for one or more areas within the network including LAN/WAN/Wireless/Security/VOIP.
• Work with global IT teams and management, supporting the network across the full project life cycle including proof of concept, design, procurement of Network hardware/WAN, configuration, installation, testing, documentation, and ongoing monitoring/support.
• Manage NAC/Segmentation Forescout environment.
• Manage and maintain the company firewalls and IPS systems with focus on alerts and vulnerability management.
• Capable of working and integrating with other teams to identify specific vulnerabilities and mitigate any threats.
• Work with InfoSec team on identifying threats from SIEM and other logs gathered across all IT infrastructure and recommend improvements as and when necessary.
• Implement system changes for security and compliance as defined by compliance and security teams.
• Work with Compliance and Audit team as required on behalf of Networks team.
• 2nd /3rd level support to production support and branch office IT personnel on network related issues.
• Perform system upgrades; install OS, maintenance releases, critical fixes, and service packs; assist with application upgrades, installations and systems monitoring.
• Works with members of other IT groups, peers, and management to solve systems‐related issues for internal and external customers.
• Define, create, and deliver documentation – hardware/software configurations, change control, downtime/availability, problem/resolution, procedures, resource usage.
• Provide 3rd level Network support for sites and DCs across various networking disciplines; this includes the two primary datacenters located in Ireland and Germany.
• Manage and maintain network tools and proactively monitor and troubleshoot the network.
• Actively participate, enforce, and follow DP World's Change, Incident, and Problem management processes.
• Willingness to devise creative solutions to solve complex problems and issues.
• Perform consistently and contributes beyond the assigned tasks.
• Attend CAB calls and present all changes and respond if challenged to any RFC.
• Dedicate themselves to learn and improve upon the existing methods of carrying out Network Engineer functions.
• Work with their team and internal and external customers in a professional manner at all times.

What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong Cisco switching and wireless skills and experience in large deployments.
• Experience and knowledge of routing, SD‐WAN, firewall, VOIP, network application tools, automation, and cloud migration.
• Experience in Checkpoint Firewalls design, configuration, installation and management.
• Proven experience installing and configuring networks for 5+ years.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise under pressure.
• Experience installing, configuring, customizing and supporting enterprise applications such as switches, routers, access points, firewalls.

EXPERIENCE

• Ability to multitask and prioritise under pressure.
• Strong time management, analytical and problem‐solving skills.
• Previous experience following change management and change control processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working on and away from site with a firm understanding of Pan‐European cultures.
• Experience working both independently and as part of a team.
• Checkpoint Firewall certified.
• Working on Velocloud SDWAN would also be a plus but not essential.
• Strong Cisco knowledge of routing and switching and including wireless infrastructure.
• 5+ years of experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting networks across various disciplines, this also includes site surveys and procurement of network hardware.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self‐development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market‐competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end‐to‐end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.

The DP World family comprises of Syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.