Security Network Engineer – 11031

Proactive.IT Appointments Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment agency is seeking a Network Security Engineer for a hybrid contract role based in Cheshire. Candidates should possess an IT-related degree and extensive knowledge of network security, with experience in troubleshooting firewalls, particularly Cisco and Palo Alto. The contract offers a competitive daily rate between £400 and £440, reflecting the urgent demand for skilled professionals in this area.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network security with strong understanding of fundamentals.
• Palo Alto Certification required.
• Commercial experience with Zscaler essential.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot firewalls such as Cisco and Palo Alto.
• Manage intrusion detection/prevention and security incident response.
• Implement secure network design principles.

Skills

Network security fundamentals

Encryption technologies

Secure network design principles

Troubleshooting firewalls

Intrusion detection/prevention systems

Security incident response

Education

IT Related Degree

Tools

Cisco

Palo Alto

Zscaler

Job description

11031
£400 – 440 per day + Inside IR35 – Hybrid

Network Security Engineer – Cheshire

Our client is urgently seeking a Network Security Engineer with the following qualifications and skills:

• IT Related Degree
• Proven experience in network security, including a strong understanding of network security fundamentals, encryption technologies, and secure network design principles.
• Experience troubleshooting firewalls such as Cisco and Palo Alto.
• Knowledge of intrusion detection/prevention systems and security incident response.
• Palo Alto Certification
• Commercial experience with Zscaler and Palo Alto is essential.

If you believe this could be your next contract, please forward your CV in the first instance.

Note: Due to high application volume, only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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