Network and Firewall Specialist - Government

Role:
Network and Firewall Specialist x 2
Contract Length: 12 months

Location:

Aldermaston – 100% onsite
IR35:
Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary:
Market Rate
Security Clearance: DV and Sole UK National requested

Spinwell is recruiting for a Network and Firewall Specialist for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

• Reviewing, on a daily basis, the status of a various networks, logging incidents where appropriate.
• Escalating, in advance, to the Network Manager any likely breaches of agreed deadlines.
• Working with customers, project leads, 3rd parties and other stakeholders to discuss technical service issues assisting with the resolution of said issues.
• Creation of LLD’s for projects if required.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge on network technologies.
• Working to assist with capacity & availability management of various networks.
• Problem Solving: investigate and resolve problems for services within their own area of responsibility.
• Provisioning network services and devices where appropriate.

• Good understanding of network fundamentals and troubleshooting processes.
• Good Experience configuring/policy config/troubleshooting Juniper firewalls, switches and routers.
• Knowledge of some of the following technologies:
  • WAN/LAN design, device clustering, high availability.
  • Junos Space, Security Director, Apstra.
  • Security Platforms:
    Forti Gate, F5 BIG-IP (Load Balancing / AWAF), Pulse Secure / Ivanti, high-grade encryption.
  • Identity & Access Management:
    Cisco ISE (full lifecycle), Windows NPS (RADIUS / 802.1X).
  • Monitoring & Observability:
    Solar Winds, Splunk.
  • Core Network Services: IPAM, DHCP, DNS.
  • PKI / certificate generation and renewal
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to document processes and configurations clearly

If you are a Network and Firewall Specialist, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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As a member of the disability confident scheme, the client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

The client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for the above, please notify us and quote the role you are applying for.

We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.

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