Job Description

Thanks for checking out our job opening; we are excited that YOU are interested in learning more about NCC Group.

We are on a mission to make society a safer and more secure place. Our people are the ones who make that possible; a global community of talented individuals working together towards a safer future.

We aim to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We work together, we are brilliantly creative, we embrace difference, and we want you to join in our mission, as a Firewall Engineer.

Take a look at our website here to learn more about why we\xe2\x80\x99re one of the leading global Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation business\xe2\x80\xa6

The Opportunity

The Firewall Engineer will play a pivotal role in ensuring the security and integrity of our client\'s network infrastructure. With a focus on a singular client, you will design, implement, and manage firewall solutions that safeguard against unauthorized access and cyber threats. Your responsibilities will contribute directly to the continuous protection of our client\'s sensitive data and critical operations, providing them with a secure and stable network environment. Roles and responsibilities for this role include, but may not be limited to:

Managing firewall solutions to ensure network security and protecting against unauthorized access.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce network security policies.

Performing regular firewall rule reviews and updates to maintain an optimized and secure network environment.

Troubleshooting and resolve firewall-related issues to minimize downtime and ensuring continuous network availability.

Staying up to date with the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and best practices to proactively address emerging threats.

Essential Skills

Strong experience with firewall administration and management.

Proficiency in configuring and maintaining firewall rules, policies, and access controls.

Knowledge of network protocols, routing, and subnetting.

Familiarity with intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).

Firsthand experience with firewall platforms such as Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Check Point, etc.

Desirable Requirements

Relevant certifications like Cisco CCNA Security, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent.

Experience with scripting languages for automation of firewall tasks.

Familiarity with cloud security and virtualized network environments.

Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards.

Behaviors

Client-Focused: Prioritizes client needs and expectations, ensuring that all actions and decisions lead to client satisfaction and success.

Collaborates as \xe2\x80\x98One NCC\xe2\x80\x99: Works in unison with all departments and teams, fostering a united front and shared objectives across the entire organization.

Adds Value: Goes beyond the minimum requirements to provide solutions and contributions that enhance the customer\xe2\x80\x99s success and growth.

Enables and Empowers: Provides tools, resources, and support to team members, fostering an environment where they can thrive and excel.

Personal Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, decisions, and outcomes, acknowledging successes as well as areas for improvement.

Communicates Openly and Respectfully: Shares information transparently while maintaining respect and consideration for all stakeholders.

Open Mindset: Embraces new ideas, diverse perspectives, and is willing to adapt in response to evolving situations or feedback.

Growth and Development: Actively seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth, championing learning and evolution for oneself and the organization.

Analytical Thinking: Demonstrates a systematic approach to resolving issues and identifying improvements.

Collaboration: Works effectively across various teams and fosters a collaborative environment.

Proactive Nature: Anticipates potential service issues or user needs and acts on them before they escalate.

Continuous Learning: Shows a commitment to personal and professional growth and keeps up with the latest ITSM trends and practices.

Customer-Centric: Always considers the end-user\'s experience and strives to enhance the quality of IT services delivered.

Problem-Solving: Demonstrates resilience in finding solutions to complex challenges.

Adaptability: Remains flexible and positive in a constantly evolving environment and handles change constructively.

Please do not hesitate to apply.

About NCC Group

The NCC Group family has over 2,000 members located all around the world, providing a trusted advisory service to 15,000 customers. Born in the UK, we have now have offices in North America, Canada, Europe, Asia- Pacific and United Arab Emirates.

We are passionate about helping our customers to protect their brand, value and reputation against the ever-evolving threat landscape. We fuel that passion with investment in our people and our business.

Our values and code of ethics are at the heart of how we operate \xe2\x80\x93 we work together, we are brilliantly creative, and we embrace difference. We treat everyone and everything with equal respect.

We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel psychologically, emotionally and physically safe to be authentic, sharing their personal experiences to represent the diversity of the world they live in, and have equal opportunity to achieve their best.

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for. If you don\xe2\x80\x99t hear back from us within 10 days, please don\xe2\x80\x99t be too disappointed \xe2\x80\x93 we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy. We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role has background clearance as mandatory due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.

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