Senior Network Security Engineer

Location:

Bradford, UK (2-3 days onsite in a week to client office)

Day Rate: 350 GBP/Day

Position

Reports To:

Sr. Manager Network Security

Business Unit: IT

Provide advanced level technical support for designing, maintaining, and optimizing global network security systems. Create and enforce global network security standards, guidelines, and procedures. Implement secure network architectures and solutions. Perform technology and operational risk assessments, identifying control gaps and risky or problematic configurations. Work with stakeholders to drive remediation of security issues. Promote security awareness and advise on secure operational practices across IT and the organization.

• Expert - network security standards, methodologies, and best practices
• Expert - knowledge of network-based vulnerabilities, threats, and risks
• Understanding of networking protocols and services
• Advanced knowledge of network access control (NAC) solutions and methodologies
• 5+ years experience in network security operations and design

• Forescout network access control
• Web Application Firewall (F5 and/or Cloudflare)
• Secure routing & switching
• Threat Hunting
• Cisco ISE / RADIUS authentication

Must have a security mindset, well versed in general security principles and best practices.

Ability to communicate in English clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Professional security certifications are a plus. (CISSP, GIAC, CEH, etc.)

Ability to work within a team and with limited direction and guidance.

Strong analytical, organizational, troubleshooting and time management skills.

Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.