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

- **Company:** Hamilton Barnes
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** 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, Fortinet, Firepower
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-B13B0731E139E8A269/

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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