Network Security Engineer

About Darkshield

Darkshield is an expert cybersecurity agency based in York, UK. We help organisations navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape by providing expert services in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, managed security, and more. Our mission is to protect businesses by delivering tailored, cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that keep them resilient and ahead of cyber threats.

The Role

We are looking for a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions that protect our clients' networks from cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures.
• Monitor and respond to security threats across network infrastructure.
• Conduct firewall configurations, VPN implementations, and intrusion prevention.
• Perform security audits and risk assessments on network environments.

Requirements

• Proven experience in network security engineering.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies.
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and others.
• Knowledge of cloud networking and security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus.