Senior Network Security Consultant

7 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Ultima Full time
Job Title: Network Security Senior Technical Consultant

Reports to: Head of Security

Location: Hybrid

Why Ultima:

At Ultima, we pride ourselves on being a leader in the UK's IT industry, built on the values of Integrity, Respect, Passion, and Autonomy. We're seeking a world-class team member who shares our passion for innovation and making a difference.

We offer competitive salaries, an ever-growing benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development. Our team members are the fabric of our business, and we're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

§ We're looking for a seasoned professional with experience in project delivery, from inception to implementation, with a strong technical background in network security.

§ This is a hands-on role requiring a high level of technical ability across various systems, with experience working in a network consultancy role, analysis, and problem-solving skills.

§ Actively strive to improve technical ability through self-study, in-house training, and external courses.

§ Represent Ultima to our clients in a professional manner, demonstrating our core company values.

§ Additional activities and responsibilities may be required as part of specific projects or the wider role of a Senior Technical Consultant.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • Cisco ISE
  • Cisco DNA Centre
  • Cisco Wireless Technologies
  • Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, and Software Defined Networking (ACI/Fabric)
  • Extensive knowledge of Palo Alto is essential
  • Meraki technologies § Cisco Security (Firewall ASA and FTD) § Anyconnect/Secure client § Checkpoint Gateways § FortiGate Firewalls

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

The ability to demonstrate knowledge in some of the below would add significant value to your application. Training and development in these technologies/solutions may be provided if required.

§ Cisco Umbrella

§ Cisco Secure Firewall

§ Cisco Secure Connect

§ Cisco ThousandEyes

Key Competencies Required for Role:

In line with our company values, every employee must be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

Autonomy

§ Taking Responsibility – Willingness to show initiative and a readiness to own decisions and their outcomes.

§ Planning and organisation – Being systematic, organised, planning flexibly but effectively.

Passion

§ Analysis and Problem Solving – Analysing and evaluating problems, swiftly determining a corrective course of action in line with Service Level Agreements.

§ Achievement Focus – Driving oneself to achieve, being self-motivated and being seen as determined and committed.

Integrity

§ Quality Focus – Concern for quality, being attentive to detail and willing to try to improve one's own performance.

§ Decision Taking and Risk Management – Willingness to take difficult decisions and have confidence in your decision making and attitude to risk and impact.

Respect

§ Communication – Clarity and confidence in written and verbal communication. The ability to follow the correct communication and escalation channels.

§ Relationships – Build and maintain positive, productive relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners.

Additionally:

§ Achievement Focus – Self-motivated and being determined and committed. Takes real pride in own achievements and welcomes the challenge of more difficult work. Puts in extra time and effort needed to complete tasks by deadlines

§ Planning and Organisation – High level of self-organisation, motivation, and management independence. Adopts an organised and systematic approach to work

§ Time Management - Flexibility and ability to manage multiple opportunities at the same time, whilst maintaining a clear focus on each of their immediate, individual requirements

§ Flexible - An adaptable nature with the ability to react to meet the ongoing demands of the Business

§ Analysis and Problem-Solving: Quickly homes in on key issues, applies logic and common sense in solving problems. Owns problems through to resolution

§ Team Working – Cooperates effectively with others in the Team, mentoring and working with them in a constructive manner. Shows a willingness to fit in with others to achieve common goals and readily shares information with others.

§ Quality Focus – Concern for quality, being attentive to detail and willing to try to improve one's performance. Checks that standards being achieved are in line with Ultima's goals around Service delivery excellence.

§ Technical Knowledge – Willingness to continually learn and improve technical knowledge. § Communication Skills – Excellent communication skills, making an impact on others, establishing credibility with them and making a favourable and professional impression. Is able to adapt style to win confidence of others.

§ Client Focused - Strong strategic and client orientation, with focus on developing client relationships. § Self-Control – Maintaining calm under pressure, remaining patient and logical despite provocation, not allowing oneself to be deflected.



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