Lead Network Security Engineer (Shift)

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead Network Security Engineer to join their dynamic team in Sheffield. This role offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits, including a generous shift allowance and bonuses. You will be responsible for managing firewalls, ensuring network security, and responding to incidents in a fast-paced environment. With opportunities for internal progression and certification support, this position is ideal for someone looking to advance their career in network security while enjoying a flexible working arrangement.

Benefits

10% on target bonus

Study leave for certifications

Internal progression opportunities

25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong background in Network Security within large-scale organizations.
• Experience with firewall setup and maintenance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and secure client firewalls and networks.
• Respond to major incidents and vulnerabilities effectively.

Skills

Network Security

Firewall Management

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

SC Clearance Eligibility

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Checkpoint

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Hays

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sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Lead Network Security Engineer (Shift)

Permanent: Up to £65,000 + 10% Bonus + c. £9.4k shift allowance + more benefits

Location: Sheffield City Centre

Hybrid - Only day shifts are required in office

Your new company

I'm on the lookout for a Lead Network Security Engineer to work in a managed service environment in Sheffield to manage a shift pattern in the 24/7 Security Network Operations Centre.

This role requires eligibility for SC clearance, a prerequisite of this is to have worked in the UK for at least the past 5 years. Unfortunately as a result this role does not offer sponsorship.

This role offers a c.£9.4k shift allowance and therefore requires you to work in line with the DuPont shift pattern, comprised of 7 days and 7 night shifts dispersed throughout the month, with only the day shifts requiring an on-site presence.

For more information on this pattern, message me for details or search the pattern online.

Your new role will involve

• Joining the existing Network Security team in tandem with the SOC

• Looking for exposure to vulnerabilities

• Setting up, maintaining, patching and upgrading customers' firewalls (typical vendors: Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint)

• Actively working on client firewalls

• Completing firewall upgrades

• IPS and IDS

• Facing a variety of clients and helping set up, maintain, monitor, and secure their networks

• Dealing appropriately with major incidents

• Making sure appropriate steps are in place and followed for the remediation of vulnerabilities

• Performing safe upgrades and patches where required

• Providing accurate and informed security insights internally and with the organisation's customers

• Making sure levels of incident response are appropriate

What you'll need to succeed

• A good background in Network Security within a large-scale complex organisation

• Experience setting up, maintaining, and upgrading firewalls

• Top end salaries for this role will require some current industry certifications (e.g. Fortinet NSE 4/ NSE 5/ NSE 6/ NSE 7, Checkpoint CCSA/CCSE, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, Cisco CCNA/CCNP) and in-depth experience of the above.

• In depth experience of any of the following: Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Checkpoint or Palo Alto is crucial

• Experience within a large scale, complex organisation is necessary - managed service/consultancy/B2B prior experience would be highly beneficial too

• Experience dealing with major security vulnerabilities/incidents involving with networks and firewalls

• Eligibility to get SC clearance

What you'll get in return

In addition to a competitive salary of between £55,000 - £65,000 depending on relevant industry experience and live certifications, you can look forward to the following benefits and more:

• 10% on target bonus

• Study leave and Network Security certifications paid for

• Internal progression opportunities

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• Flexible working arrangements

• Company specific benefits

What you need to do now

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