Job Title: Network Security Engineer
Location: Germany
Industry: Retail
Project Duration: 12-month contract (extendable)
Total Project Length: 3 years
Remote work: Full remote (Based in Germany)
About the company
Our client is one of the largest global players in the retail sector, renowned for their innovative approach, streamlined operations, and commitment to providing exceptional customer value. With a presence across multiple countries, the company is dedicated to continuous improvement and technological advancement, ensuring they remain at the forefront of the industry..
Project Overview:
Our client, a leading organisation within the retail industry in Germany, has recently acquired another business and is embarking on a large-scale standardisation and migration project. Over the next three years, the goal is to migrate all network equipment from Cisco to Aruba while ensuring robust network security and seamless integration across the enterprise.
This is a unique opportunity to work on a long-term, high-impact project within a dynamic retail environment, leveraging the latest network security and infrastructure technologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the migration of network equipment from Cisco to Aruba.
- Standardise and consolidate network configurations across newly integrated and legacy systems.
- Implement and maintain robust security measures to safeguard the network during and after migration.
- Ensure compliance with industry security standards and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy a scalable, high-performance network architecture.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues during migration and integration.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, processes, and standards.
- Provide training and support to internal teams as needed.
- Act as a key point of contact between technical teams and stakeholders, providing updates on progress, challenges, and solutions.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Extensive experience with Cisco and Aruba network technologies, including migration projects.
- In-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), and wireless technologies.
- Proficiency in implementing network security measures, firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet), and VPNs.
- Familiarity with intrusion detection/prevention systems and network access control (NAC) solutions.
- Hands-on experience with monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, or Aruba Central.
- Knowledge of cloud networking solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure).
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Language:
- Proficiency in English is required.
