Network Specialist

Overview

Join our client's team as a Network Specialist in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled IT professional to lead critical cybersecurity initiatives within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, a competitive salary package, and a range of employee benefits.

• Competitive salary package with value-based pay structure
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, with options to purchase or sell annual leave
• Company pension scheme and life assurance benefits
• Access to Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme
• Discounts on Service, Bodyshop, and Parts
• One day per year dedicated to volunteering for a charity of your choice
• Cycle to work purchase scheme
• Invitations to Perks at Work discount portal

• Leading enterprise-level firewall and security segmentation projects to reduce cyber risks
• Managing the configuration and optimisation of Cisco Secure Firewall environments including FTD/FMC
• Coordinating with cyber security and infrastructure teams, as well as third-party suppliers, to deliver remediation strategies
• Designing and implementing secure segmentation models across enterprise zones including user, server, management, Tier-0, and DMZ
• Enforcing strict firewall policy governance, including rule review, logging, and removal of overly permissive policies
• Identifying vulnerabilities from audits and assessments, then delivering structured remediation plans
• Supporting IPS and network security enhancements in complex multi-vendor enterprise environments

• Proven experience in leading large-scale firewall remediation and segmentation programmes in enterprise environments
• Hands-on expertise with Cisco Secure Firewall technologies (FTD/FMC) and associated security features
• Strong knowledge of network segmentation, firewall policy governance, and risk-based remediation
• Ability to operate confidently in multi-site and multi-vendor network environments
• Demonstrable success in delivering technical improvements and supporting security audits and assessments
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead technical teams effectively