Network Security Engineer - Next Generation Firewalls

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., * 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.
• 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.

• 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 (eg, Mimecast).
• Exposure/Vulnerability Management experience (eg, 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.

Network Security Engineer Next Generation Firewalls - £550 per day - Inside IR35 - 6 months initial contract - Remote with occasional travel to a site in Gloucester - Priority will be given to candidates holding active SC clearance.

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.