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Job Title: IT Network Security Engineer, Network Engineering and Operations

Reports to: IT Senior Manager – Network Engineering and Operations

Department: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Purpose

The IT Network Security Engineer is responsible for the engineering, implementation, and operations support of AVEVA’s enterprise network and security infrastructures. Work as a member of the Global IT Network Engineering and Operations Team supporting network and security infrastructures at multiple datacenters and 40 offices worldwide.

Responsibilities – You will do:

The individual will be involved in the following critical activities:

• This individual will focus primarily on network security infrastructures, including firewalls, load balancers, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Content Deliver Networks (CDN), Cloud Proxies, DNS Security, VPN gateways, Network Admission Control, and other aspects of network security.
• Define and document network security configuration standards and network designs.
• Participate in network and security infrastructure engineering discussions and decisions.
• Provide Tier-3 and 4 support of network and security infrastructures.
• Help provide 24x7 support coverage.
• Help mentor and train operations support staff.
• Network automation with tools such as Ansible and Terraform
• Consistently provide high quality work in a deadline driven environment.
• Accountable for accomplishing tasks both independently and collaboratively.
  
  

Important Working Relationships

• Members of the AVEVA IT Service Management team
• Members of the AVEVA IT Operations teams
• Members of the AVEVA Information Security teams
• Members and leaders of the end user community
• Third parties, including service providers
  
  

Requirements – You will have:

• At least 3 years of extensive experience in implementing and support network security infrastructures.
• Configuration, implementation and support of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, SSL encryption and decryption, web proxy, Web Application Firewalls, load balancers, DDoS protection and mitigation.
• Sound understanding of network segmentation and security best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, including the use of Wireshark and packet analysis
• Hands-on knowledge of networking, including routing and switching, Internet routing, DNS, and networking protocols.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field, or equivalent training such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP training.
  
  

Desirable Knowledge And Skills – A PLUS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field highly desirable
• CISSP certification preferred.
• Cisco CCNA or CCNP level hands-on knowledge
• Experience working with Cisco networking and security products
• Scripting and programming skills such as Python and PowerShell
• Familiarity with Linux and MacOS
• Cloud infrastructure (e.g. Azure, AWS) security knowledge and experience
  
  

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.