Network Security Consulting Engineer

Sword group; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in the UK seeks a Network Security Consulting Engineer to join their team. You will be responsible for designing and maintaining complex network security solutions, primarily focusing on Palo Alto Networks. Ideal candidates are proficient in advanced networking technologies and have strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment. The role offers competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Personalised Career Development

Flexible working

A Fantastic Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Pass Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network security solutions.
• Provide expert-level Network and Security for CNI clients.

Skills

Expert Palo Alto firewall and Panorama skills

Strong Critical National Infrastructure or OT experience

Extensive experience in a similar role or field based / consulting role

CCNP, Routing, Switching & Security

Strong understanding of network security principles

Troubleshooting complex enterprise networks

Knowledge of WAN technologies and routing protocols

Experience administering Cisco ISR/ASR routers

Cisco Hyperflex and UCSx

Cisco ASA Firewalls

Cisco Switching technologies

IPSec VPN configuration and administration

Azure and AWS cloud environments

Cisco FirePOWER IPS

Cisco SD-WAN

Cisco Wireless - WLCs (C9800 series)

Job description

Overview

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We are a provider of business technology solutions across Energy, Public and Finance sectors, focused on transforming our clients through proven technology and domain expertise.

Responsibilities

As a Network Security Consulting Engineer, you will be a key part of a dedicated team, providing expert-level Network and Security specialism to our CNI client. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex network security solutions, with a particular emphasis on the Palo Alto Networks stack. This is a highly technical role that requires a proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Expert Palo Alto firewall and Panorama skills and experience
• Strong Critical National Infrastructure or OT experience
• Extensive experience in a similar role or field based / consulting role
• CCNP, Routing, Switching & Security with Data Centre experience in Nexus
• Strong understanding of network security principles and associated technologies
• Experience of troubleshooting complex enterprise networks and associated technologies
• Knowledge of Wide Area Networking technologies and routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF and BGP
• Experience administering and troubleshooting Cisco ISR/ASR routers (2900/4000/1000ASR)
• Cisco Hyperflex and UCSx
• Cisco ASA Firewalls
• Cisco Switching (3850/3650/2960X/4500X) and related technologies such as VTP, STP, VSS
• Cisco Data Centre Switching (Nexus 5K/7K/9K) and VPC/VDC
• IPSec VPN configuration and administration
• Cisco FirePOWER IPS
• Cisco FirePOWER Threat Defence
• Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco DNAC and Prime
• Cisco Wireless - WLCs (C9800 series)
• Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
• Azure and AWS cloud environments
• Pass Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Security Clearance

• Experience desirable: Cisco Meraki Wireless, Security and Switching technologies
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Cisco ACI - Application Centric Infrastructure
• Cisco DevNet API, SDK

Benefits

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring for people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where everyone contributes to success. We offer comprehensive benefits to support professional development and work-life quality. In addition to a Competitive Salary, you can expect:

• Personalised Career Development: A development plan customised to your goals with learning opportunities.
• Flexible working: Flexible arrangements to support work-life balance; availability to discuss individual preferences.
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: Generous annual leave, enhanced family-friendly benefits, pension, private health, well-being and insurance schemes.

Sword is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. If you don't tick every box but have relevant transferable skills, please apply and highlight your experience. We value diversity in all forms.

If we can make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support adjustments.

Additional Information

Location options: Dundee or Perth, United Kingdom. The posting history includes multiple related roles in Dundee and Perth with various posting dates.