Title:  Network Senior Consultant

Do you want to join one of the largest professional services organizations on the market?

Then Deloitte is for you. Here, you'll have the chance to boost your career and strengthen your skills in our technological universe.

We're an international Tech Hub and we're looking for the best experts in Network Operations to join our centers of excellence and our community. At Deloitte, you will transform the world as we know it and develop unique and innovative solutions in the most varied and complex transformation projects, from Portugal to the world. We're going to strengthen our Telecommunications Network area and we're looking for experienced professionals who have a natural aptitude for working as part of a team and in a multi-project environment. You can find out all the roles you'll be fulfilling, according to your profile, so you can take a leap forward in your career!

Will you join us? We're waiting for you.

Your day-to-day responsibilities: 

• Troubleshooting Incidents: Systematically identify, analyze, and resolve intricate issues within network infrastructures to restore optimal functionality. Utilize advanced knowledge of networking protocols, hardware, and software to isolate problems, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions. Collaborate with team members and leverage advanced diagnostic tools to ensure rapid and accurate problem resolution;
• Incident Response: Detect and respond promptly to network incidents such as failures, performance degradation, and security breaches. Diagnose and resolve network issues to maintain uninterrupted services;
• Network Security: Implement and maintain and update robust network security measures to protect against unauthorized access, malware, and other security threats. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards;
• Configuration Management: Maintain and update network configurations, including IP addresses, subnets, routing tables, and firewall rules. Ensure that all network devices are configured correctly and securely to optimize performance and security;
• Performance Optimization: Analyze network traffic patterns and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement. Implement strategies to enhance network efficiency and throughput;
• Update/Patch Management: Apply firmware and software updates to servers and systems to enhance stability and security;
• Collaboration: Work closely with system administrators, cybersecurity experts, and application developers to address cross-functional network issues. Facilitate effective communication between teams to resolve complex problems;

• Emergency Response: Be available for on-call services to respond to network emergencies outside regular working hours when necessary. Act swiftly to minimize downtime and restore network services.
• Automation/DevOps Tools: Utilize scripting and automation tools to optimize operations.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures. Ensure documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant stakeholders.

Are you the one we are looking for? 

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA, CompTIA Network+, Checkpoint CCSA, Fortinet FCP) are preferred.
• Experience: Over 8 years of experience in network administration or related areas.
• Technical Skills:
  • Expert knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF), hardware (routers, switches, firewalls), and software.
  • Proficiency in network security practices, including firewall configurations, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response).
  • Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for network automation is advantageous.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a methodical approach to troubleshooting.
  • Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work under pressure during emergency situations.
• Client Interaction and Consulting Expertise:
  • Technical Leadership: Lead technical teams in designing, implementing, and
  • maintaining complex systems or networks.
  • Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and development.
  • Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of IT strategies that align with business goals.
  • Client Engagement: Interface with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions;
  • Solution Proposals: Develop and present proposals that address client challenges and objectives.

Develop a career tailored to your needs

• In a diverse working environment that allows for continuous development and learning;
• Through a personalized career development plan (technical and functional skills/opportunities), tailored to the moment, your needs and objectives;
• Participating in national and international projects with a relevant dimension and impact in this area of specialization;
• Unlimited access to the largest online learning platforms (Linkedin Learning and Udemy);
• Opportunity for training and certification in the latest technologies, particularly Cloud technologies.

A culture of unity

• A culture of innovation and excellence that makes us leaders and trendsetters;
• A friendly atmosphere of respect, trust, transparency and informality;
• A network for life that connects you to the best knowledge alongside leaders and experts;
• An opportunity to be part of our communities (Tech, innovation, sports and other interests) and to actively participate in social responsibility projects.

About Deloitte

At Deloitte you will never work alone. You'll have the opportunity to join a variety of transformational projects and be part of a team that will inspire you and help you develop differentiating solutions, in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where you can give your best and benefit from our well-being and flexibility initiatives. There are more than 5,500 of us in Portugal, more than 2,600 of whom work in technology, from offices and Digital Studios in Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Viseu, Coimbra and Faro and from technology hubs in Braga. In addition, our teams in Portugal have an international profile, demonstrating our strong global leadership in low code/no code, telecommunications network engineering, technological platforms for organizational transformation (ServiceNow and Apptio) and the financial services industry (Finastra, TIA and Guidewire).

If you are interested in exploring and developing your skills in any of these areas in technological solutions - software engineering, cloud, systems integration, data analytics & data science, cyber risk, telecommunications network engineering, UX design - and would like to work with technologies such as AWS, Google, Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, Mulesoft, Feedzai and SAS, among others, then you are in the right place!

Find out more at www.deloitte.com/pt/careers.

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