Network and security engineer

Title: Network and Security Engineer

Location: Remote with occasional London site travel and business needs

Hours: standard office hours

Duration: 3 months with potential extension

This role falls inside ir35 so all suitable candidates will have to be comfortable working through umbrella

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Engineer to join our security engineering team. This role will focus on implementing, testing and documenting a service rollout across a global network. The ideal candidate has good configuration and troubleshooting skills across Palo Alto (firewall, Panorama) and routing (Juniper / Cisco) paired with meticulous documentation (LLD, change control). Experience of PAM systems is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Update LLD with site specific configuration information
• Review service requests and raise change requests where required
• Implement and test firewall policies through Panorama
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues across networks, applications, and security devices.
• Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
• Configure access policies in PAM systems

Experiance and skills

• Experience working with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama in complex multi-vsys multi-VR environments.
• Strong routing troubleshooting skills in Juniper/Cisco
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP).
• Knowledge of VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL) and troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Beneficial Experience

• Familiarity with cloud integrations (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Knowledge of PAM and Zero trust access

Preferred Certifications

• Palo Alto PCNSE or PCNSA (highly preferred).
• Juniper/Cisco networking to CCNP level

Soft Skills

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong team player who can also work independently.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.