Network Security Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy, Opticore IT, is seeking a Network Security Engineer in Sheffield for a 6-month contract focusing on large-scale projects. The role involves collaboration with clients on SDWAN initiatives, requiring a consultative approach and proven experience in networking and Prisma technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Prisma Access or Prisma SDWAN projects.
• Extensive networking background.
• Consultative mindset and approach.

Responsibilities

• Working with clients on SDWAN projects.
• Collaborating directly with clients for clarity and goal alignment.
• Addressing technical issues from product to network problems.

Skills

Network Engineering

Prisma Access

Prisma SDWAN

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Network Security Engineer, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

09.06.2025

Expiry Date:

24.07.2025

Job Description:

Opticore IT is a specialist Network Engineer and Project Management consultancy offering opportunities in fast-paced environments across sectors including Finance, Broadcast Media, Telecommunications, and more.

We are currently seeking a Network Security Engineer for our client on medium to large-scale projects involving Prisma SDWAN and Prisma Access. The role is hybrid, requiring occasional visits to the client site, possibly once a week.

This is a 6-month contract inside IR35, likely to be extended.

Responsibilities include:

• Working with our client, a leader in security, on SDWAN projects.
• Collaborating directly with clients to meet their goals and clarify their needs.
• Engaging during discovery, design, implementation, and handover phases.
• Addressing various technical issues, from product to internal network problems.
• Becoming an SME on the product set and main contact for project lifecycle communication.
• Assisting with hardware sizing for customers.

Requirements:

• A consultative mindset and approach.
• Proven experience delivering Prisma Access or Prisma SDWAN projects.
• Confidence to communicate assertively with clients and teams.
• Extensive networking background.

Diversity:

At Opticore IT, we embrace diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Please inform us if you need adjustments during the application or interview process.