Network Engineer

On behalf of The UK Health Security Agency, we are looking for a Senior Network Engineer for a 4 month contract (Extension likely) based Hybrid in any UKHSA Office nationwide.

UKHSA is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support a major network segmentation and security improvement programme within a large-scale enterprise environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering network separation initiatives using Palo Alto technologies while supporting critical national infrastructure projects. You’ll join a busy networking team with a strong pipeline of work and the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

As a Senior Network Engineer, your main responsibilities will be to: . Lead and support network segmentation and network separation initiatives . Configure, deploy and optimise Palo Alto Firewall solutions . Manage and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across LAN and WAN environments . Support perimeter security and network security improvements . Troubleshoot complex networking issues and provide technical leadership . Produce technical documentation and contribute to network design activities . Work closely with infrastructure, security and project teams to deliver network enhancements . Act as a senior technical SME for networking and security-related projects

Strong experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewall technologies . Previous experience delivering network segmentation or network separation projects using Palo Alto technologies . Strong Cisco networking background with CCNA, CCNP or equivalent experience . Excellent understanding of TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, routing and switching technologies . Experience working within large enterprise environments . Experience deploying, configuring and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure in secure or regulated environments . Knowledge of perimeter security and network security principles

Desirable: . Experience with Extreme Networks technologies, including VOSS, EXOS, SPB or Extreme Site Engine . Experience within public sector or other highly regulated environments . Knowledge of network management and monitoring platforms

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, UKHSA guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.