Senior Network Security Consultant

5 days ago

Reading UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Ultima Full time

Job Title: Network/Security Senior technical Consultant

Reports to: Head of Security

Location: Hybrid


WHY ULTIMA


For over 30 years, Ultima has been at the heart of the UKs IT industry. Built on the values of Integrity, Respect, Passion and Autonomy they are the very fabric than runs through every aspect of our business. Our customers look to us for thought leadership, design, implementation, and managed services. We can only provide world class services with world class team members.


World class to us means, the future thinkers, the innovators, those that are passionate about a changing environment and driven to make a difference. We need you to be the best you can be and for that we will provide, competitive salaries, an ever-growing benefits package that impacts cost of living so you can enjoy life as much as you enjoy working for Ultima and our customers.


MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES


§ We are looking for someone who has experience in Project delivery through from inception and presales, through to design,

and implementation.

§ This is a hands-on role and requires a high level of technical ability across a variety of systems. You will have experience working

in a network consultancy role with analysis and problem solving skills

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

§ To always represent Ultima to our client in the most professional way and continually demonstrate our core company values.

§ To always represent Ultima to our client in the most professional way and continually demonstrate our core company values.

§ Additional activities and responsibilities not covered within the above may also be required as part of specific projects or the

wider role of a Senior Technical Consultant.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

To be knowledgeable and able to demonstrate in depth technical understanding. You will be expected to cover the initiation through

to the design and implementation, across several of the skills and technologies below:

  • Cisco ISE
  • Cisco DNA Centre
  • Cisco Wireless Technologies
  • Cisco Nexus, Catalyst and Software Defined Networking (ACI/Fabric)
  • Extensive knowledge of Palo is essential
  • Meraki technologies § Cisco Security (Firewall ASA and FTD) § Anyconnect/Secure client § Checkpoint Gateways § FortiGate Firewalls Qualifications: · Cisco CCNP level certified is essential · Any Fortinet/Check Point/Similar certifications are desirable


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.

Understanding and adherence to quality procedures.

§ 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 relationship 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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