Senior Network Engineer/Network Security Engineer - Aberdeen/Remote - Outside R35 - 6 Month Contract

Network Security Engineer (Cisco and Palo Alto)

We are looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer to join a client on a 6 month contract. The environment is built on Cisco routing and switching and Palo Alto Firewalls, and you will be hands on with both, supporting, improving and securing a live enterprise network.

The role is remote, with no regular onsite requirement. You must be based in or near the Aberdeen area, or be able to commute there easily, in case you are needed onsite at short notice.

Responsibilities
Support and maintain the Cisco routing and switching estate
Manage and configure Palo Alto Firewalls, including rule changes, policy reviews and troubleshooting
Work on Cisco ISE as part of the wider network access and security setup
Diagnose and resolve network and security incidents, working with internal teams to keep services running
Carry out network changes and improvements, following change control
Produce and maintain clear documentation of configurations, designs and changes
Work with technical and non technical stakeholders and share knowledge with the wider team

Essential skills
Strong Cisco routing and switching experience, to CCNP level or equivalent
Strong Palo Alto Firewall experience
Working knowledge of Cisco ISE
Solid understanding of enterprise networking and network security principles
Able to work independently and communicate clearly

Desirable
CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Security
Palo Alto certification (PCNSE)
Experience with network access control, 802.1X and policy design
Experience with routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF

Contract details
Location: Aberdeen area, remote with occasional travel to Aberdeen if needed
Duration: 6 months
Rate: Negotiable depending on experience
IR35: Outside IR35