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Lead Network Security Engineer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 8DP

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Lead Network Security Engineer in a hybrid role based in Sheffield, with a salary range of £55,000 to £65,000 plus a 10% bonus and approximately £9.5k shift allowance.
  • The role involves managing and securing client networks, including setting up and maintaining firewalls from vendors like Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto.
  • Candidates should have significant experience in Network Security within large organizations, particularly in managed services or consultancy environments.
  • Relevant industry certifications such as Fortinet NSE or Cisco CCNP are preferred, along with recent experience handling major incidents.
  • The position offers various benefits, including 25 days of annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and opportunities for internal progression.

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 CentreShift 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.

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