Network Security Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis - ManpowerGroup in Knutsford is seeking a Network Security Engineer for a 6-month contract. You will manage AlgoSec Suite, automate firewall policy processes, and support large multi-vendor firewall environments.

The role covers firewall architecture, policy administration, NAT, VPNs, segmentation, and security operations within ITIL-aligned service management. Experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Check Point is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience administering AlgoSec Security Management Suite, including Firewall Analyzer, FireFlow, ObjectFlow, AppViz.
• Experience automating firewall policy management, risk analysis, change governance, and compliance reporting.
• Strong understanding of firewall architecture, NAT, VPNs, segmentation, micro-segmentation, and policy optimization.
• Experience managing large multi-vendor firewall environments (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Check Point).
• Familiarity with ITIL-aligned Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise firewall policies across diverse platforms to reduce risk.
• Perform firewall rule reviews and recertification exercises.
• Support network security operations and incident handling in regulated environments.
• Automate security processes using PowerShell, Python and API integrations.

Skills

AlgoSec Suite

Policy management

Firewall policy optimization

Automation scripting

PowerShell

Python

ITIL processes

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

Fortinet

Cisco ASA/Firepower

Check Point

IPS

IDS

Ansible

Terraform

Chef

Job description

Network Security Engineer

Rate: up to £469 per day - Umbrella only

Duration: 6 months

Location: Knutsford with 3 days/week in office

Technical Skills & Competencies

AlgoSec & Security Policy Management

• Hands-on experience administering and supporting the AlgoSec Security Management Suite, including:

• Firewall Analyzer

• FireFlow

• ObjectFlow

• AppViz

• Experience utilising AlgoSec to automate firewall policy management, risk analysis, access recertification, change governance, and compliance reporting.

• Strong understanding of application connectivity mapping, traffic flow analysis, and security policy optimisation.

Firewall & Network Security Technologies

• Extensive experience managing large-scale, multi-vendor firewall environments, including:

• Palo Alto Networks

• Fortinet

• Cisco ASA / Firepower

• Check Point

• Strong understanding of firewall architecture, policy administration, NAT, VPN technologies, segmentation, and micro-segmentation.

• Experience performing firewall rule reviews, recertification exercises, policy optimisation, and risk reduction initiatives.

Network Security Operations

• Strong operational experience supporting enterprise network security environments.

• Experience managing security incidents, firewall requests, policy exceptions, and operational support within regulated organisations.

• Understanding of firewall compliance management, governance processes, audit requirements, and regulatory controls.

• Experience working within ITIL-aligned Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Management frameworks.

• Knowledge of network access controls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), intrusion detection systems (IDS), DDoS protection, and secure web gateway technologies.

Security Automation & Engineering

• Experience automating network security processes, including:

• Firewall rule lifecycle management

• Policy validation

• Compliance reporting

• Security control enforcement

• Operational workflows

• Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, Bash, and API-based integrations to support automation objectives.

• Experience with automation platforms and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Chef, or equivalent solutions.

Additional Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience implementing enterprise firewall governance programmes using AlgoSec or equivalent policy management platforms.

• Experience with Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA), SASE, and Security Service Edge (SSE) technologies.

• Experience within large-scale financial services, banking, or other highly regulated environments.

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including PCI-DSS, ISO27001, NIST Cyber Security Framework, CIS Controls, and relevant financial industry regulations.

• Experience supporting network security transformation, cloud migration, and hybrid networking programmes.

• Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN), network segmentation strategies, and modern secure connectivity solutions.

Professional Certifications (Desired)

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

• CCNP Security / CCIE Security

• Palo Alto PCNSE

• Check Point CCSA / CCSE

• Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

• AWS Security Specialty

• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

• GIAC Security Certifications (GCIA, GCIH, GMON or equivalent)

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