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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** UK HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning and Design, Network Segmentation, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Computer Networking Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Palo Alto Networks
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/us/en/mob/job/72222A3EE509BE7A5E

## About the Role

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.

## Description

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