Senior Network Engineer (CISCO ISE) at Amercron Nigeria Limited

Amecron Nigeria Limited is an indigenous firm established and incorporated on the 26th of June 1980, under the companies and allied matters decree of Nigeria, 1968. Primarily set up as a consulting Civil Engineering firm, the company served both the private and public sectors for a decade, before entering into the Oil and Gas industry in the turn of the decade (1990).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer (CISCO ISE)

Location: Nigeria

Key Responsibilities:
Network Designs Implementation:

• Design, configure, and deploy secure network solutions using Cisco ISE and Palo Alto firewalls to meet the organization’s needs.
• Architect and implement advanced enterprise/campus network infrastructure.
• Oversee the installation and integration of network systems - LAN/WAN, Firewalls, and wireless access points.

Cisco ISE Management:

• Deploy and manage Cisco ISE for network access control, ensuring secure access to network resources.
• Develop and maintain ISE policies for wired, wireless, and VPN environments.
• Integrate ISE with existing network infrastructure and troubleshoot any issues related to Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and BYOD.

Firewall Support:

• Support, configure, and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls, ensuring optimal configuration, performance, and security.

Network Monitoring & Traffic Analytics:

• Monitor network performance and security using tools such as SolarWinds, Riverbed, PRTG, etc.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, performing root cause analysis and providing timely resolution.
• Respond to network incidents and security breaches, ensuring minimal impact on operations.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement and enforce network security policies, ensuring compliance with company industry standards.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans, remediating identified risks.
• Collaborate with the IT team to maintain a secure and compliant network environment.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Create and maintain detailed network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and change management logs.
• Provide regular reports on network performance, security status, and project progress to organizational leadership.

Continuous Improvements & Research:

• Stay up to date with the latest networking technologies, trends, and security threats.
• Recommend and implement improvements to the network infrastructure to enhance security, performance, and scalability.
• Participate in capacity planning and disaster recovery initiatives to ensure network resilience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-year University degree in Computer Science, Applied Sciences, or Electrical/Electronics/Communications Engineering, with 10 years of experience in Backend IT Infrastructure provision and support, of which at least 5 years must have been in IT Infrastructure service delivery and support for Data communications networks in (Mainstream) Oil and Gas industry.
• At least 10 years’ experience in network engineering, with a focus on network security and architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ISE, including deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Extensive experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including advanced threat prevention features.
• Proficiency with Cisco routing and switching technologies, including experience with Nexus switches, with a solid understanding of network protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, TCP/IP).
• Experience with wireless networking, including Cisco and Aruba Wireless solutions.
• Familiarity with other security technologies such as VPNs, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint security.
• Relevant certifications such as CEH Master, Palo Alto professional level, CCNP Security/Enterprise, or industry equivalents are highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Broad multifaceted stakeholder management capability.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Good understanding of HSSE in IT operations in oil and gas.
• The following qualifications will be an advantage:
  • Experience with cloud networking solutions (e.g., Azure) and SD-WAN technologies.
  • Familiarity with other network security platforms, such as Fortinet, CheckPoint.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@amecronng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.