Network & Security Engineer Lisboa

Network & Security Engineer
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Job Description – Network & Security Engineer - Lisbon

About Hiscox:

At Hiscox, we care about our people. We hire the best talent and are committed to diversity and an inclusive culture that drives success. We embrace hybrid work practices, balancing remote work with
-
- face collaboration in our offices. Our modern work approach includes virtual tools,
- desking, and Team Charters to foster a sense of community. We are a specialist insurer focusing on unique markets, encouraging creative thinking, challenging conventions, and seeking talented individuals. Founded in 1901, we are ambitious and innovative, making insurance an exciting industry for those who join us.

Network & Security Engineer - About us:

Hiscox is an international insurer specializing in luxury goods, property, and
- end professional insurance. With offices in 9 European countries, our Lisbon team of approximately 500 professionals from 29 nationalities values inclusion and collaboration. We offer a 35-hour workweek and hybrid work options to promote
- life balance.

The Team:

The IT Services (ITS) team comprises around 100 IT professionals who maintain the technology enabling Hiscox’s operations and customer interactions.

The Role:

We are hiring a Network & Security Engineer to join our IT Services infrastructure team. The environment is dynamic, with evolving priorities. The ideal candidate is
- motivated, confident, and experienced in similar settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a primary technical contact for key areas, coordinating with stakeholders.
• Contribute to planning, designing, and delivering IT initiatives.
• Configure tools to automate infrastructure provisioning, testing, and deployment.
• Develop and maintain system and infrastructure designs, policies, and documentation.
• Provide reports and proposals for improvements.
• Guide the adoption of new methods and tools.
• Lead migration towards a
  - centric infrastructure management model.
• Support escalation for
  - line infrastructure support.
• Proactively manage infrastructure to minimize disruptions and improve service quality.
• Manage
  - line support for infrastructure platforms per service levels and standards.
• Identify and eliminate technical debt as part of continuous improvement.
• Drive
  - making and promote Agile practices within IT.
• Mentor team members and support change initiatives.

Person Specification: Essential Technical Skills:

• Experience with Cisco networking (Nexus/Catalyst switches, wireless controllers, DNA Center, etc. )
• Familiarity with Zscaler suite, SD-WAN (Versa), Azure networking, DNS (Infoblox, Azure DNS)
• Infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, GIT)
• Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) with Juniper and Cisco routers
• Load balancers (F5, Net
  Scaler ADC)
• Relevant certifications (CCNP Enterprise, DCACI, Azure AZ-700, PCNSE, CCSE) are advantageous.