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# Network Security Engineer

- **Company:** Xcede
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Software Deployment, Load Balancing, Information Technology, Fortinet, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815094180-network-security-engineer

## About the Role

* Multi-vendor firewall design, deploy operate experience (Palo Alto and Fortinet)
 * Advanced knowledge of CASB and SASE technologies and concepts
 * Advanced knowledge of load-balancing and application delivery concepts
 * Security automation and tooling experience (Python)
 * Device monitoring and performance management experience
 * Advanced troubleshooting experience
 * CISSP (advantageous)

The firm is in a period of rapid expansion and the role would suit an engineer who can demonstrate experience of successful delivery in a "scale-up" environment.

## Description

A leading financial technology and data science firm requires a Senior Network Security Engineer to design, deploy and operate high-performance network security solutions in support of (but not limited to) financial trading infrastructure.

The Network Security Engineer is responsible for securing the network perimeter/edge and Cloud in a highly complex technology ecosystem. The incoming Engineer will need to demonstrate deep knowledge of next-generation firewall technology and SOAR concepts (including coding experience).

Core Skills:

 * Multi-vendor firewall design, deploy operate experience (Palo Alto and Fortinet)
 * Advanced knowledge of CASB and SASE technologies and concepts
 * Advanced knowledge of load-balancing and application delivery concepts
 * Security automation and tooling experience (Python)
 * Device monitoring and performance management experience
 * Advanced troubleshooting experience
 * CISSP (advantageous)

The firm is in a period of rapid expansion and the role would suit an engineer who can demonstrate experience of successful delivery in a "scale-up" environment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Investment Management, Investment Banking, and Technology, Information and Media


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