Network Security Engineer - Hybrid - 12 months (Long term program)

My client is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to join their team. You'll play a key role in designing, implementing, and securing complex network infrastructure, with a strong focus on maintaining stability and scalability - especially during critical transition and integration phases.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 12 months (with strong potential for extension)
• Day Rate: £450 - £500 Per Day
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35
• Location: Remote (Occasional site travel)
• Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Handle business-as-usual (BAU) network security tasks, including Firewall policy management and routing filter updates
• Support and deliver security projects such as inbound/outbound SSL decryption, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) implementations
• Configure and manage on-premises and cloud-based WAF solutions
• Deploy and fine-tune DLP and DDoS protection services
• Lead automation efforts within the Firewall infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
• Work with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Git to automate and manage network security configurations

Experience

• Strong experience with Palo Alto Networks technologies, including Firewalls, GlobalProtect, SSL decryption, and DLP
• Hands-on expertise with Fortinet and Juniper Routers/Firewalls
• Solid understanding of network automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
• Proficiency with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Git

Network Security Engineer - Hybrid - 12 months (Long term program)