Senior Network Security Engineer

Penta Consulting are a technology service provider and leading outsourced partner helping to deliver professional and managed solutions across EMEA.

If you’re a seasoned security professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys leading high‑impact customer engagements, this is an opportunity to work at the forefront of enterprise‑grade network security. Join a team where your expertise will directly influence customer success and shape secure infrastructure strategies.

Role & Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in customer support activities, guiding less experienced engineers or partner teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Deliver subscription-based support services directly at customer premises, engaging closely with end customers.
• Lead the implementation of best‑practice security recommendations across large‑scale infrastructures, developing procedures that minimize service impact.
• Collaborate daily with a team of highly skilled engineers, supporting critical network infrastructure while representing Cisco with professionalism and technical excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of security experience, with at least 8 years focused specifically on network security.
• Expert‑level troubleshooting skills in large‑scale network environments, using Cisco and ideally multi‑vendor security products.
• Strong customer‑facing abilities, including technical account liaison, consulting, and relationship management.
• Deep hands‑on expertise with key Cisco security technologies, including:
• Cisco ISE (ACS to ISE migrations, wired/wireless deployments, profiling, posturing, pxGrid integrations)
• Cisco NGFW (FTD and ASA) for firewalling and VPN
• Experience with additional technologies such as Cisco Stealthwatch is highly desirable.
• Expert knowledge in network security design and configuration, including Cisco routers, firewalls, and a broad range of security platforms.
• CCIE Security certification required