Lead Network Security Engineer
JOB_53050224670164Job type
PermanentLocation
SheffieldWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Cyber SecurityIndustry
Technology & Internet ServicesPay
£55,000 - £65,000 + £9.5k Shift Allowance + 10% Bonus
Network Security, Firewall Security, Palo Alto, Fortinet Fortigate, Checkpoint, Cisco, NGFW
Lead Network Security Engineer (Shift)
Permanent: £55,000 - £65,000 + 10% Bonus + c. £9.5k shift allowance + more benefits
Location: Hybrid - Office in Sheffield City Centre – Shift Pattern involving nights
Your new company
I'm on the lookout for a Lead Network Security Engineer to work in a managed service environment in Sheffield.
Your new role will involve
• Joining the existing Network Security team in tandem with the SOC
• Looking for exposure to vulnerabilities
• Setting up, maintaining, patching and upgrading customers' firewalls (typical vendors: Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint)
• Actively working on client firewalls
• Completing firewall upgrades
• Running IPS and IDS
• Performing log reviews
• General BAU e.g., VPN creation
• Facing a variety of clients and helping set up, maintain, monitor, and secure their networks
• Dealing appropriately with major incidents
• Making sure appropriate steps are in place and followed for the remediation of vulnerabilities
• Performing safe upgrades and patches where required
• Providing accurate and informed security insights internally and with the organisation's customers
• Making sure levels of incident response are appropriate
What you'll need to succeed
• A good background in Network Security within a large-scale complex organisation
• Experience setting up, maintaining, and upgrading firewalls
• Top end salaries for this role will require some current industry certifications (e.g. Fortinet NSE 4/ NSE 5/ NSE 6/ NSE 7, Checkpoint CCSA/CCSE, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, Cisco CCNA/CCNP) and in-depth experience of the above.
• In depth experience of any of the following: Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Checkpoint or Palo Alto is crucial
• Experience within a large scale, complex organisation is necessary - managed service/consultancy/B2B prior experience would be highly beneficial too
• Recent experience dealing with major incidents with networks and firewalls
• Eligibility to get SC clearance
What you'll get in return
In addition to a competitive salary of between £55,000 - £65,000 depending on relevant industry experience and live certifications, you can look forward to the following benefits and more:
• 10% on target bonus
• Circa £9.5k per annum in shift allowance
• Study leave and Network Security certifications paid for
• Internal progression opportunities
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Company specific benefits
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
Lead Network Security EngineerJOB_530502246701642025-04-282025-07-28
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