Network Security Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer for a 6-month contract role. This position offers the flexibility of remote working while requiring active SC clearance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing and troubleshooting network security solutions, particularly with Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet firewalls. Responsibilities include optimizing firewall rules and ensuring robust network architecture principles are upheld. If you're passionate about network security and looking for a challenging role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network security within enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, and troubleshoot next-generation firewalls.
• Perform firewall rule reviews and audits for security compliance.

Skills

Network Security Engineering

Palo Alto Networks

Fortinet FortiGate

Firewall Management

Network Architecture

SASE Frameworks

Tools

Palo Alto Networks Firewalls

Fortinet FortiGate Solutions

Prisma Access

Job description

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Network Security Engineer

6-month contract
Outside IR35
Remote working

Active SC Clearance Essential

We are supporting a leading utilities provider searching for a Network Security Engineer to join the team. This is an initial 6-month contract with the scope to be extended.

Key responsibilities

1. Proven experience as a Network Security Engineer or similar role within enterprise environments.
2. Deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Fortinet FortiGate solutions.
3. Manage, configure, and troubleshoot next-generation firewalls (NGFW), particularly Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet.
4. Perform firewall rule reviews, audits, and optimisation to enforce least privilege access.
5. Experience with Prisma Access and secure access service edge (SASE) frameworks.
6. Strong understanding of network architecture principles, including segmentation, zero trust, and high availability designs.
7. Some OOH work is expected at weekends/evenings for production migrations.