Security Engineer

Works extensively with customers along with appropriate internal and external resources (e.g. Cisco account teams, partners) on the strategy / deployment / optimization of Cisco services and solutions

Takes leadership role in execution of delivery projects

Improves solutions and methods developed in the field for use to the wider practice (knowledge sharing)

Creates, reviews and approves project deliverables e.g. Design recommendations, High Level Design, Low Level Design, Implementation/Change Management Plans

Builds and/or leverage test environments as required to resolve highly complex problems and compatibility issues

Leverages software skills and tools to configure, deploy and/or troubleshoot Cisco products and solutions. Contributes in the development of digital intellectual capital (e.g. scripts, digital signatures).

Acts as a focal point for problem resolution for assigned customer engagements. Assures proper and quick resolution of complex customer problems across an appropriate range of technologies.

Scope:

Collaborates with other Consulting Engineers in appropriate technology domains to ensure optimal use of resources to meet customer needs

Typically interacts with individual contributors, managers, and customers regularly

Provides input to Sales team in creating and demonstrating technology solutions to customers

Engages with sales teams on pre-sales activities

Complexity:

Solves highly complex problems and is able to identify viable and often innovative options, and uses analytical skills and judgement to recommend an appropriate solution

Expertise:

Typically requires BSc Computer Science or equivalent plus 5-8 years of relevant work experience. Advanced degree strongly preferred.

Project Specific Skills:

o Required Skills (Must Have and should meet all the below standards for qualifying to this role)

Prior experience on creating Design documents, Implementation/ Change Management Plans or optimisation reports (beyond day to day routine operations) is a must. Expertise in Implement &/or design (design is must forCE3 & CE4) of one of the following - Firewall, Identity solutions, Email Security, Web Security/Proxy, Cloud Security.

Competent hands-on experience (beyond lab) in any of the network security technologies: Firewall, Identity solutions, Email Security, Web Security/Proxy,Cloud Security etc.

Excellent understanding of networking fundamentals, Security protocols including TCP/IP, encryption protocols, application layer protocols, network & link layer protocols, device & network management protocols

Troubleshooting L1- L7 problems

Above average written and verbal communication. Good documentation skills on Microsoft Word templates for design, implementation and migration plan.

Willingness to work across timezones and sometimes even on weekends

o Desired Skills (Good to have as value add to this role)

Knowledge of Cisco Security products

Experience in programming using python and using APIs

o Education &/ Additional Certifications

CCNA, CCNP or equivalent