Network & Infrastructure Specialist

<p>We are currently supporting a global oil trading company in their search for a Network &amp; Infrastructure Specialist to join them in their London office on a permanent staff basis.<br />
The Network &amp; Infrastructure Specialist will be the technical lead, providing end to end solutions and maintaining the Network and Security life cycle ensuring operational efficiency. Your responsibility is safeguarding the company&
39;s networks and systems. You will plan and implement security measures to protect all systems from cyber-attacks, hacking attacks, intrusion, infiltration, and natural disasters.<br />
You will report directly to the IT Team Leader.<br />
The position will focus on Network maintenance and Security prevention with support work assisting the support and infrastructure teams as and when required.<br />
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<b>Budgetary and risk management responsibilities: </b>This role will ensure that the networks function adequately. They will also be responsible for liaising with the Finance team on budgetary matters and keeping track of IT spend in their area and following due process as it relates to finance.<br />
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<b>Principal Duties/Responsibilities</b></p>

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<li>Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to ensure IT network and security infrastructure capacity meets existing and future requirements.</li>
<li>Provide BAU Infrastructure support and assist the support desk duties when requested by the IT Team Leader.</li>
<li>Infrastructure administration and project management using existing tools.</li>
<li>Work closely with and monitor logs generated from SIEM &amp; Sophos MTR. Perform threat hunts with the tools available to you as and when a security related incident occurs.</li>
<li>Identifying, monitoring, and defining the requirements of the overall security of all systems. * Maintain high patching status on all systems.</li>
<li>Configuring, maintaining and implementing intrusion detection systems and firewalls, virtual private networks, web protocols, and email security.</li>
<li>Perform annual Pen Tests with a third party and follow up remediating found vulnerabilities based on CVSS score and the likelihood of the issue being a problem. Work with the IT Team in working through the issue&
39;s found in the Pen Test report.</li>
<li>Maintain system uptime and availability as close to 99.99%.</li>
<li>Configuring and installing security infrastructure devices.</li>
<li>Investigating intrusion and hacking incidents, collecting incident responses, and carrying out forensic investigations.</li>
<li>Determining latest technologies and processes that improve the overall security of the system by keeping up to date with the latest security and technology developments.</li>
<li>Plan for disaster recovery and create contingency plans in the event of any security breaches.</li>
<li>Working with the IT Team Leader - Inform senior management about any security incidents as soon as possible.</li>
<li>Be able to re-act fast to security incidents as they happen. Apply mitigation and work-a rounds as a priority to protect systems after a breach has been detected.</li>
<li>Monitor for attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorised or illegal activity.</li>
<li>Defining and maintaining security policies.</li>
<li>Maintaining network switches and devices. Performing upgrades to devices that are vulnerable to attack and have CVE&
39;s identified against them.</li>
<li>Engage in &
39;ethical hacking&
39;, simulating security breaches.</li>
<li>Coordinate with the IT Team Leader during all system incidents, changes and implementations.</li>
<li>Maintain and enforce company IT security and compliance policies.</li>
<li>Create and maintain a high level of documentation.</li>
<li>Ensure that SLA&
39;s are adhered to with suppliers.</li>
<li>Other tasks as deemed necessary from time to time when requested by the IT Team Leader.</li>
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<b>Qualifications: </b></p>

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<li>Educated to degree level in an IT related subject or equivalent, with relevant advanced IT qualifications</li>
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<b>Essential Knowledge &amp; Experience: </b></p>
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<li>Expert knowledge of Checkpoint</li>
<li>Expert knowledge of Cisco routers and switches</li>
<li>Expert knowledge of Cisco ISE</li>
<li>Cloud Proxy service (Zscaler)</li>
<li>Cloud Private access (Zscaler)</li>
<li>Data Centre colocation management</li>
<li>Vendor/Carrier management</li>
<li>Cisco CCNA &amp; CCNP qualifications</li>
<li>IT Security -Prevention and awareness</li>
<li>CompTIA Security or equivalent qualification</li>
<li>PowerShell and scripting capabilities</li>
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<b>About Petroplan</b><br />
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Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.<br />
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Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.<br />
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In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What&
39;s more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today&
39;s world of work - it&
39;s about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.<br />
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Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you&
39;re looking for from your next role.</p>
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