Security Engineer CE4 - PS RB 168 PS RB 172

Role Specific Responsibilities:

• 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