Network Security Engineer - 6-Month Contract - Manchester (3 days onsite) - Inside IR35

Hamilton Barnes

Manchester, UK

2 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Temporary contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.careerboard.com

Tech stack

Cisco PIX DDoS Mitigation Intrusion Detection Systems Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Network Security Network Segmentation Remote Access Technology Web Application Security In-Plane Switching (IPS) Firewalls (Computer Science) Palo Alto Networks Check Point Firewalls

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Fortinet Firepower

Job description

Administer and manage enterprise Firewall platforms, including Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, and Check Point
Design, implement, and support Firewall security policies, performing rule reviews, cleanup, and recertification exercises
Manage and troubleshoot NAT configurations and Site-to-Site/Remote Access VPN technologies
Implement and maintain network segmentation and micro-segmentation controls, conducting risk assessments and driving risk reduction initiatives
Support security incidents involving network and Firewall technologies, and provide technical input on IDS, IPS, DDoS protection, and Secure Web Gateway solutions

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, and Check Point Firewalls
Firewall architecture, policy administration, and NAT configuration expertise
Network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and VPN technology experience
Risk assessment, security governance, and compliance/audit support experience
Desirable, exposure to AlgoSec or equivalent policy management platforms, and certifications such as CISSP, PCNSE, or CCNP Security