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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** First Achieve
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing Security, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, DDoS Mitigation, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Remote Access Technology, Ansible, Web Application Security, Virtual Local Area Networks, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, Google Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Fortinet, Routing & Switching
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** http://firstachieve.com/jobs/308732-Senior-Network-Engineer/#apply

## About the Role

* 5-7 years of experience in Network / Security Engineering roles
 * Strong hands-on experience with Next Generation Firewalls
 * Solid knowledge of:
 * Routing & Switching (OSPF, BGP, VLANs, VXLANs, EVPN)
 * VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL)
 * Experience with enterprise security technologies (IDS/IPS, WAF, NAC, DDoS protection)
 * Understanding of cloud security architectures (Azure, AWS, GCP)
 * Experience with automation or scripting (Python, Ansible) is a strong plus
 * Proven ability to design secure solutions and troubleshoot complex issues
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related fieldCertifications (Nice to Have)
 * CCNP Security / CCIE Security
 * Palo Alto PCNSE
 * Fortinet NSE4 / NSE7

## Description

* Design and implement secure network and security architectures across enterprise environments
 * Work extensively with Next Generation Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, Cisco)
 * Configure and support VPN solutions (IPSec, SSL, Site-to-Site & Remote Access)
 * Implement and manage Proxy / Secure Web Gateway (SWG) solutions
 * Work with IDS/IPS, WAF, DDoS protection, and NAC technologies
 * Troubleshoot complex network and security incidents in critical environments
 * Contribute to security architecture design and technical documentation
 * Mentor and support junior engineers
 * Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams on security projectsTechnical Requirements


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