Senior Network Security Engineer

3 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand DEFEND Limited Full time

**Deliver industry leading Managed Network Security Services built on SASE, SD-WAN and NGFW products from Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet**:

- **Be a part of a solid team of network and security operations professionals who are passionate about their customers’ cyber resilience**:

- **Location - Open, anywhere in New Zealand. We have offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch**

**Requirements**:
Are you an experienced Network Security Engineer with a passion for delivering world-class operational outcomes and staying ahead of the game when it comes to network and cyber security? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and join a solid team of professionals.

**About the Role**:
As a Senior Network Security Engineer with experience in Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet SASE, SD-WAN and NGFW solutions you will be responsible for managing and maintaining network security operations to ensure the protection of our clients' critical infrastructure. You will work closely with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to provide operational support, implement new network security solutions, and drive continuous improvement.

Our team is comprised of some of the best and brightest in the industry, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion for innovation and excellence. If you are a self-starter with a strong work ethic, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to constantly improve your skills, we want to hear from you.

**What you will be doing**:

- Provide operational support for managed network security solutions, including SD-WAN, Managed Firewall, and SASE architecture-based products.
- Monitor and analyse network traffic to detect and respond to security incidents
- Investigate and resolve complex network and security issues
- Assist customers in embedding security into their solutions and processes.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Handle service requests and incidents with excellence, following DEFEND processes.
- Support other team members in their delivery to customers.

**To thrive in this role, you will need**:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in network security operations.
- Strong knowledge of network security protocols, technologies, and best practices.
- Solid communication skills and the ability to write and review designs, reports, procedures, and standards.
- Proficient in network and security tools and technologies, such as Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SD-WAN, SASE, SIEM and SOAR and products from Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet
- Ability to analyse and interpret network traffic and security logs.
- Excellent problem-solving and trouble shooting skills.
- Strong documentation skills and a team-oriented attitude.

**Desirable Skills**:

- Experience in securing hybrid cloud environments (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS).
- Experience working with both AWS and Azure.
- Experience with the cybersecurity ecosystems approaches of Palo Alto Networks and Microsoft
- Relevant certifications in Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet technologies such as PCNSE, NSE, and other network and security related certifications such as Microsoft, CCIE, CISM, CISSP, CEH, SANS

**How to Apply**:
**Benefits**

**About DEFEND**:
We're a business-centric cybersecurity organisation founded by a team of passionate cybersecurity experts whose mission is to - BUILD A CYBER RESILIENT WORLD. Over the last five years, we've experienced phenomenal growth, working with a wide variety of customers in New Zealand and across 66 countries and winning several industry awards, including Microsoft's 2022 New Zealand Partner of the year

Each customer we work with is different. Our dedicated approach is to help organisations progress on their cyber resilience journey by delivering outstanding industry services with the highest level of professionalism and care.

We hold ourselves accountable by our core values. Our People First culture sets us apart, and we believe working with DEFEND will be a time in your life you will look back on and truly believe you made a real difference.

**What’s great about working for DEFEND?**

By joining our innovative and creative team you will have the opportunity to contribute a variety of cybersecurity outcomes, from culture & awareness of cyber resilience, through to offensive & defensive security, developing yourself in technology and digital delivery across multiple sectors.

**Work life balance**:

- With a national focus throughout New Zealand, our team is made up of skilled individuals at different stages in their careers, therefore we can offer flexibility in base location, as well as embracing remote working
- Flexible working arrangements are available to suit your lifestyle

**Career / Professional Development**:
We will build on your learning to solve our customers most complex business challenges in the digital age, whilst developing commercial and business skills, along with:

- Continuous learning: You’ll d



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