13 of 13 Contract Network Security Jobs in the North of England

Role Title: Cloud Security Engineer Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Knutsford. Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £649.06 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Security Cloud Engineer … play a critical role in the design, implementation, automation, and security of our multi-cloud infrastructure. This position is ideal for a cloud professional with a strong security mindset who is passionate about protecting cloud-native environments, driving automation, and supporting secure digital transformation initiatives. As a Security ...

still retaining strong technical depth. Key Responsibilities: Define and implement secure architecture patterns across engineering platforms (CI/CD, build systems, runtime environments) Conduct security assessments, threat modelling, and gap analysis across platforms and pipelines Develop and embed DevSecOps best practices, including secure pipeline design and automated controls Establish … enforce security baselines using policy-as-code Build and deliver security roadmaps, prioritising risk and regulatory requirements Partner with engineering and platform teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve security posture Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating technical risks into business impact Key Requirements: Proven ...

Senior Proxy Engineer - Cisco, Routing & Switching, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPN, Firewalls, Network Security, LAN/WAN, Network Architecture, Network Automation, High Availability, Low-Latency Networks, Enterprise Networking Key Skills & Experience Engineered and deployed secure, resilient network infrastructure and production services. Delivered routing, switching … network security solutions from design through implementation and support. Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Provided third-line support, managed infrastructure changes, mitigated operational risks, and maintained technical documentation. Supported high-performance, low-latency environments and drove network automation within regulated enterprise ...

working on behalf of our client to recruit an experienced Network & Security Engineer to join their IT infrastructure team on a contract basis. The Role This position sits within the IT infrastructure function and focuses on the day-to-day operation and support of network and security systems. You will deliver 2nd and 3rd line support across Data Centre network and security infrastructure, handling incidents through to resolution and carrying out root cause analysis on problems. You will also build, configure and operate Data Centre technologies across live, DR and test environments, support ...

Role: Proxy SME (Skyhigh Security Web Gateway) Client: Financial Services Contract Length: 12 Months Location: Chester (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite) Rate: Up to £750 - depending on experience Overview We are looking for a Proxy SME with strong experience in Skyhigh Security Web Gateway (SWG) and enterprise … ideal candidate will have a blend of hands-on implementation, architecture, and engineering experience, alongside the ability to deliver secure, resilient, and scalable network solutions. Key Responsibilities Hands-on implementation and configuration of network security and proxy solutions. Engineering and deploying new services into production environments. Collaborating ...

Network Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria (Full Onsite 5 Days per Week) Contract Duration: Initial 3 Months with Possible Extension Rate: £535/day inside IR35 Expenses: Payable in line with company policy Overview We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support the delivery of critical … infrastructure and network projects within a secure enterprise environment. The successful candidate will work alongside Project Managers, Technical SMEs, Architects, and Operational Support Teams to deliver high-quality network solutions and ensure a smooth transition into live service. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise ...

Senior Network Engineer Contract: 3 Months Location: Ellesmere Port (Onsite) This is a hands-on role focused on network discovery, infrastructure assessment, technical validation and supporting network transformation activities within a complex enterprise environment. Key responsibilities: Network discovery and site surveys Auditing switches, routers, firewalls … network devices Documenting network topology and infrastructure Validating connectivity and configurations Supporting network security assessments Identifying technical risks and troubleshooting issues Working closely with customer and project teams We're looking for someone with: 7+ years' network engineering experience Strong knowledge of switching, routing ...

Network Engineer Bradford (On-Site) Rate: £275 per day (Inside IR35) 4 Months A Network Engineer is required for our public sector client who are based in Bradford. The successful candidate will bring solid networking experience and a collaborative approach to supporting critical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Provide hands … Cisco switches and routers Assist with firewall rule changes and basic policy management (Palo Alto or similar) Support VPN and remote access solutions Monitor network performance and respond to alerts using tools like SolarWinds or PRTG Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations and changes Participate in change ...

Solutions Architect - Zscaler/Zero Trust/DLP - Remote We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern security architectures focused on Zscaler, Zero Trust, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) initiatives for a large-scale enterprise environment. This is an excellent opportunity … work on a high-profile security transformation programme, helping to modernise network security, secure user access, and strengthen data protection capabilities across a complex organisation. Key Responsibilities Design and implement enterprise-scale Zero Trust security architectures . Lead the architecture and deployment of Zscaler Internet Access ...

Senior Network Engineer Chester (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) 12-Month Contract Inside IR35 My client , a leading global bank in hiring a Senior Network Engineer to deliver and support low-latency trading infrastructure within a high-performance, business-critical environment. Key Responsibilities Implement and configure network solutions … into production Deliver low-latency, resilient network infrastructure Translate architecture into low-level technical designs Work with internal teams and third parties to deliver end-to-end solutions Support production environments (3rd line escalation) Participate in change and release management Maintain documentation and ensure smooth operational handover Key Requirements ...

consuming and integrating REST APIs and working with JSON/XML data formats. Familiarity with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Network Operations, Infrastructure Engineering, Network Automation, or Site Reliability Engineering Experience working in Linux environments, including troubleshooting and system administration tasks. Understanding monitoring, telemetry … observability, and event management platforms. Hands-on experience with Git and collaborative development practices. Preferred Skills Experience building automation for Network Operations Centers (NOC) or Infrastructure Operations teams. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and practices. Exposure to CI/CD pipelines supporting infrastructure and automation deployments. Understanding ...

consuming and integrating REST APIs and working with JSON/XML data formats. Familiarity with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Network Operations, Infrastructure Engineering, Network Automation, or Site Reliability Engineering Experience working in Linux environments, including troubleshooting and system administration tasks. Understanding monitoring, telemetry … observability, and event management platforms. Hands-on experience with Git and collaborative development practices. Preferred Skills Experience building automation for Network Operations Centers (NOC) or Infrastructure Operations teams. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and practices. Exposure to CI/CD pipelines supporting infrastructure and automation deployments. Understanding ...

Entra ID, SSO, SCIM, Conditional Access) Azure IaaS and networking (VPN Gateway, routing, connectivity design) Strong working knowledge of: Enterprise networking (routing, switching, firewalls) Security operations, logging, and SIEM integration Proven experience leading engineering teams across infrastructure/network/security transformations Strong data handling capability, including … role will be required to and to demonstrate that they can undertake the following; Technical Leadership Provide hands-on technical leadership across Infrastructure and Network Engineering teams, guiding in resolving technical issues and design challenges Provide subject matter expertise across Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, and CASB) and Azure Review ...