Network Security Engineer (NGF) - SC cleared or eligible.
Posted 1 day ago by Totaljobs
£550 Per day
Inside
Remote
City of London, London, EC1A 1AA
Summary: The Network Security Engineer role focuses on delivering, configuring, and maintaining next-generation firewalls and SASE solutions for a leading UK zero carbon energy producer. The position requires SC clearance or eligibility and involves working within agile practices to ensure secure and scalable network environments. The engineer will also provide support to junior engineers and contribute to documentation and risk assessments. This is a remote position for an initial 6-month contract with a daily rate of £550.
Key Responsibilities:
- Configure, maintain, and administer enterprise-grade next generation firewalls (Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet).
- Operate management platforms such as Panorama, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer.
- Contribute to SASE implementation and associated cloud security initiatives.
- Triage customer requirements into actionable engineering tasks and provide escalation support to Security Support teams.
- Assist junior engineers with troubleshooting and technical guidance.
- Produce and maintain high-quality internal documentation: HLDs, LLDs, network diagrams, security designs, and risk assessments.
- Participate in agile ceremonies, maintain workload tracking in Jira, and provide occasional out-of-hours support for priority activities.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience with Next-Generation Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet) and firewall management platforms.
- Solid understanding of routing, switching, and network fundamentals.
- Familiarity with SASE solutions, load balancers (primarily F5), and email security gateways (e.g., Mimecast).
- Exposure/Vulnerability Management experience (e.g., Tenable One) and strong troubleshooting capability.
- Knowledge of AWS or Azure infrastructure services is advantageous.
- Experience producing security designs, contributing to risk assessments, and maintaining high-quality documentation.
- Excellent stakeholder management and customer-facing communication.
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a team.
- Experience with SAFe, Scrum, or similar agile frameworks.
- Experience in MSSP or regulated environments is advantageous.
Salary (Rate): £550 per day
City: City of London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Network Security Engineer Next Generation Firewalls - SC Cleared or eligible - £550 per day - Inside IR35 - 6 months initial contract - Remote. My client, one of the biggest producers ZERO CARBON energy in the UK, is looking for is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to join their Security Engineering and Implementation team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about next-generation firewalls, SASE infrastructure, and enterprise network security. The Role:You will be a key member of the team delivering, configuring, and maintaining cutting-edge firewall and SASE solutions. Operating within SAFe-aligned agile practices, you will work across two-week sprints, contribute to engineering delivery, and ensure secure, resilient, and scalable network environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Configure, maintain, and administer enterprise-grade next generation firewalls (Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet).
- Operate management platforms such as Panorama, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer.
- Contribute to SASE implementation and associated cloud security initiatives.
- Triage customer requirements into actionable engineering tasks provide escalation support to Security Support teams.
- Assist junior engineers with troubleshooting and technical guidance.
- Produce and maintain high-quality internal documentation: HLDs, LLDs, network diagrams, security designs, and risk assessments.
- Participate in agile ceremonies, maintain workload tracking in Jira, and provide occasional out-of-hours support for priority activities.
Technical Skills & Experience:
- Strong experience with Next-Generation Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet) and firewall management platforms.
- Solid understanding of routing, switching, and network fundamentals.
- Familiarity with SASE solutions, load balancers (primarily F5), and email security gateways (e.g., Mimecast).
- Exposure/Vulnerability Management experience (e.g., Tenable One) and strong troubleshooting capability.
- Knowledge of AWS or Azure infrastructure services is advantageous.
- Experience producing security designs, contributing to risk assessments, and maintaining high-quality documentation.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent stakeholder management and customer-facing communication.
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a team.
- Experience with SAFe, Scrum, or similar agile frameworks.
- Experience in MSSP or regulated environments is advantageous.
Priority will be given to candidates holding active SC clearance.