Network Security Consultant

Network Security Consultant

Networking People (UK) Limited

Job Description

Our Networks Consultant role encompasses the lead technical advisor responsibilities for interfacing with our valued clients on large-scale, multi-site global projects to develop and deploy robust network solutions. The Networks Consultant will interact directly with key internal and external contacts on the deployment and rollout of network infrastructure and security-related efforts. These projects will be specific to enabling a Connected Enterprise by connecting the Industrial Internet of Things at our critical global customer facilities.

Must have previous experience in a consulting role.

Qualifications

• ‘Hands-on’ experience in assessing, designing, and deploying network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.) in environments, including process automation, discrete controls, and automated manufacturing processes/equipment.
• Understanding various industry standards, including ISA, ANSI, NEMA, NERC, IDC, NEC and NIST. Specific focus on IEC-62443 Standards would be an added benefit.
• Experience in PLC, Networking, and SCADA design/programming, including data extraction and analysis.
• Solid technical skills with various Ethernet protocols, including EtherNet/IP, specifically around assessment, design, and implementation of complex systems.
• Ability to stand up and configure firewalls from various vendors, including the latest Cisco FirePower platforms
• Experience in developing and deploying solutions in a virtual environment.
• Familiarity with various networking and/or security concepts, practices, and procedures, including manufacturing and enterprise network convergence, network protocols, communication optimization, application effects on system performance, and human exploitation techniques on the manufacturing network.
• Design, implement and support key global customers’ converged business and manufacturing/industrial networks and user needs in parallel with their overall business strategies.
• Design customer secure manufacturing architectures and provide vision, problem anticipation, and problem-solving ability to customers.
• Strong communication and commercial skills, ability to handle multiple projects/interactions, and interaction with various global teams, clients and vendors, including those in international regions.
• Write detailed documentation that could include customer requirements, system specifications, practical issues, remediation recommendations, or implementation plans to develop or modify manufacturing infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology or related technology-driven degree. If no degree, 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing Control Systems, Network Engineering, and Industrial Security Controls.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience configuring IT/OT network infrastructure equipment (Cisco Switches, Virtual Server Environments, Cisco ASA, Anti-Virus Software)
• In-depth understanding of Ethernet/IP and CIP protocol
• Previous experience working as part of a large, multi-disciplinary global team completing full project life-cycle implementations.
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills required
• An ability to influence and guide team members when required
• Travel Requirements:
  • Flexibility for travel 25% – 50% is required and can include both domestic and international trips.
• Legal authorization to work in the country of residence is required.

Preferred Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years in Industrial Networking related experience
• Recognized Network Certification (CCNA Industrial, CCNA / CCNP / CCIE Routing and Switching/Wireless, VCA, VCP, Cisco INS, GICSP)
• RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, Studio 5000 Exposure
• FactoryTalk View Experience
• FactoryTalk AssetCentre Experience
• The ability to speak multiple languages is an added benefit for interfacing with various global teams

Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business concerning this vacancy.

Average Salary:£271.08 – £325.30 per day