Network Security Engineer - 3‑Day Onsite Knutsford (BPSS)

Experis; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis in Knutsford is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer for a 4‑month engagement. The role requires onsite presence (Knutsford) with up to 3 days on site per week and BPSS clearance.

You will design, implement, and optimise enterprise network security across on‑prem, cloud, and hybrid environments, focusing on automation and secure-by-design principles. The successful candidate will collaborate with architecture, engineering, and cyber defence teams, drive security operations,

Qualifications

• Experienced network security engineer with enterprise scope.
• Strong automation, IaC, and secure-by-design practices.
• BPSS clearance or willingness to obtain.
• Experience across on-prem, cloud and hybrid networks.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust, ZTNA, and TLS interception.
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, and API integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure enterprise network infrastructure and security controls.
• Drive security enhancements within budgets and timelines.
• Deliver secure connectivity across cloud, on‑prem, and hybrid.
• Create High Level and Low Level designs into operational solutions.
• Lead policy governance, rule reviews, and compliance management.
• Automate network security processes and governance controls.
• Respond to incidents, threats, and perform post-incident reviews.
• Collaborate with architecture, engineering, and cyber defence teams.

Skills

Automation

Python

PowerShell

APIs

Terraform

Zero Trust

ZTNA

TLS interception

SIEM

Security Automation

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Chef

SIEM platforms

Job description

Experis in Knutsford is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer for a 4‑month engagement. The role requires onsite presence (Knutsford) with up to 3 days on site per week and BPSS clearance.

You will design, implement, and optimise enterprise network security across on‑prem, cloud, and hybrid environments, focusing on automation and secure-by-design principles. The successful candidate will collaborate with architecture, engineering, and cyber defence teams, drive security operations,