Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain network and security devices (Firewalls, IPS, switches, etc.)
• Administer cryptographic devices ensuring secure communication across systems
• Perform onsite network reconfigurations and infrastructure updates
• Monitor and troubleshoot IP communications services for optimal performance
• Draft and update technical network documentation and operational procedures
• Provide 2nd-line support for IP communication services
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document user and technical requirements
• Guide junior staff, providing technical leadership and mentorship
• Occasional travelling is mandatory

Mandatory Requirement

• CONFIDENTIEL UE / EU CONFIDENTIAL security clearance
• Bachelor or Vocational Qualification plus minimum of 4 years of professional experience in network security
• 4 years of hands-on experience with network security technologies (Firewalls, IPS, VPN)
• 1 year of direct participation in wide area network (WAN) operation
• 3 years of hands-on experience configuring Cisco firewalls and switches
• Demonstrated experience with DMVPN deployment and operation
• Good understanding of TCP/IP network protocols
• Certification equivalent to Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Proven ability to work independently and guide junior staff
• Strong technical documentation skills (specifications, concept docs, user guides)
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Service-oriented attitude
• Language proficiency: minimum B2/C1 level
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• Strong initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable Requirements

• Hands-on experience in Linux systems administration
• Knowledge of routing and switching technologies
• Knowledge of IP security and VPN solutions
• Good understanding of cryptographic technologies and certificate-based authentication
• Familiarity with voice and video traffic transmission and Quality of Service (QoS) in IP networks