Network Engineer

Network Engineer

• Working Location: La Spezia, Italy
• Language: High proficiency level in English language

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

• Industry Certification from CISCO at least equal to a CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and/or Relevant University Degree and/or 3 years of experience performing similar duties
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting of L2/L3 Network Environments
• Experience with managing firewalls including configuring and updating access and filter lists and troubleshooting connectivity issues
• Knowledge of hardware installation (cabling, racking, labelling, upgrading, maintaining, troubleshooting…)
• Hands on experience and good understanding of network protocols and equipment
• Experience with packet capture and traffic analysis
• Experience with configuring and managing VPNs
• Experience in documentation of solutions, maintaining user/administration guides and step-by-step instructions
• Good understanding of Windows and Linux network stack
• Experience with industry standard network management tools (e.g. SolarWinds, Splunk, etc...)
• Experience with operating a Virtual Network Environment

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

• Hands on experience with application layer firewalls
• Security certifications, such as CEH, ComTIA sec+ or equivalent
• Experience with other network devices (e.g. data diodes, SATCOM)
• Knowledge of the principles of command and control (C2) systems
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements
• Experience with centralized security software management tools (McAfee ePo, Symantec EP. etc.)
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT

DUTIES/ROLE:

• Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software and other network problems
• Replacing faulty network hardware components when required
• Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made
• Conferring with network users about solving existing problems
• Operating master consoles to monitor the performance of networks and computer systems
• Coordinating and configuring computer network access and use
• Configuring and testing networking software, computer hardware, and operating system software
• Administering Wi-Fi network, resolving issues and responding to technical and security incidents
• Management of network firewalls and boundary security devices, client VPN