Senior Network Engineer/Network Security Engineer - Aberdeen/Remote - Outside R35 - 6 Month Contract

Network Security Engineer (Cisco and Palo Alto)

We are looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer to join a client on a 6 month contract.

The environment is built on Cisco routing and switching and Palo Alto Firewalls, and you will be hands on with both, supporting, improving and securing a live enterprise network.

The role is remote, with no regular onsite requirement. You must be based in or near the Aberdeen area, or be able to commute there easily, in case you are needed onsite at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the Cisco routing and switching estate
• Manage and configure Palo Alto Firewalls, including rule changes, policy reviews and troubleshooting
• Work on Cisco ISE as part of the wider network access and security setup
• Diagnose and resolve network and security incidents, working with internal teams to keep services running
• Carry out network changes and improvements, following change control
• Produce and maintain clear documentation of configurations, designs and changes
• Work with technical and non technical stakeholders and share knowledge with the wider team

Essential skills

• Strong Cisco routing and switching experience, to CCNP level or equivalent
• Strong Palo Alto Firewall experience
• Working knowledge of Cisco ISE
• Solid understanding of enterprise networking and network security principles
• Able to work independently and communicate clearly

Desirable

• CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Security
• Palo Alto certification (PCNSE)
• Experience with network access control, 802.1X and policy design
• Experience with routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF

Contract details

Location: Aberdeen area, remote with occasional travel to Aberdeen if needed

Duration: 6 months

Rate: Negotiable depending on experience

IR35: Outside IR35