Lead Network Security Engineer (Shift)

Hays; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Network Security Engineer to oversee a 24/7 Security Network Operations Centre. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous shift allowance and opportunities for professional development. You will be responsible for managing client firewalls, ensuring network security, and responding to incidents. If you have a strong background in Network Security and the necessary industry certifications, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

10% Bonus

Study Leave

Internal Progression Opportunities

25 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in a large-scale organization with Network Security.
• In-depth knowledge of firewall setups and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain firewalls for various clients.
• Respond to major security incidents and vulnerabilities.

Skills

Network Security

Firewall Management

Incident Response

Vulnerability Assessment

SC Clearance Eligibility

Education

Industry Certifications (e.g. Fortinet NSE, Cisco CCNA)

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Checkpoint

Job description

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Business Manager - Cyber and Information Security Recruitment

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

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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