Senior Network Administrator

A global leader in the insurance markets is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Administrator with a strong focus on cloud-based infrastructure, particularly Microsoft Azure. Experience with Palo Alto's extended security suite is also essential to be considered for this role.

It’s a fully remote role (with occasional team meet-ups/socials) in the London area and is paying up to £60,000 (depending on experience). The company offers fantastic benefits including 8% pension, 25 days holiday and private healthcare.

In this role you’ll:

• Architect, deploy, and manage Azure-based network infrastructure, including VNets, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, NSGs, Load Balancers, Private Endpoints, VPN, and ExpressRoute.
• Support and lead network migration and transformation initiatives, especially from on-prem to Azure cloud.
• Configure, manage, and optimize Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including centralized management using Panorama and security extension through Prisma Access.
• Deploy and administer GlobalProtect for secure remote access across endpoints and locations,

Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Palo Alto firewalls and application-layer security.  Cloud Networking: Advanced knowledge of cloud networking components and architecture. (Azure preferred)
• Cloud Migration/Transition Projects: Demonstrated success in leading or supporting network transition efforts to Azure or hybrid environments.
• Palo Alto Ecosystem: Deep experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, Cortex Data Lake, and DLP.
• Application Layer Security: Proven experience configuring Layer 7 security and App-ID, ContentID, and User-ID policies.
• WAF & Zero Trust Implementations: Hands-on with WAF deployments (CloudFIare or 3rd party) and Zero Trust frameworks.
• GlobalProtect: Configuration and support of GlobalProtect VPN for secure, scalable remote workforce access.

Required Certifications:

• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
• Azure Network Engineer Associate or equivalent certification
• Bonus: Azure Solutions Architect Expert an advantage
• Experience with SAP Cloud systems and architecture would be an advantage