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Network Security Engineer
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Network Security Engineer
Network Security Engineer
Location: Belfast or Glasgow | Contract: Hybrid Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
A leading Managed Services and Cyber Security provider is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to join their expanding team.
In a specialist Network Security function, you’ll provide 3rd Line support across a diverse customer base, resolving intricate firewall and security incidents while collaborating with Security Architects. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong security background, passionate about troubleshooting, customer engagement, and enterprise technologies.
The Role
As a Network Security Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 3rd Line technical support for network security incidents
- Configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise firewall solutions
- Supporting the following technologies:
- Palo Alto
- Fortinet
- Check Point
- F5
- Juniper
- Conducting firewall rule reviews, policy optimisation, and security hardening
- Troubleshooting VPN connectivity (IPSec & SSL VPN)
- Investigating and resolving complex network and security issues
- Delivering technical solutions directly to customers
- Creating technical documentation and assisting with change management
- Collaborating with Security Architects on customer projects as needed
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About You
Essential qualifications and experience include:
- A background in Network Security or Infrastructure Security, preferably in MSP or customer-facing environments
- Hands-on experience with:
- Palo Alto Firewalls, Fortinet, Check Point, F5, Juniper SRX
- TCP/IP, Routing, VLANs, NAT
- VPN technologies (IPSec & SSL)
- Firewall troubleshooting and policy management
- Network Security best practices
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Desired qualifications:
- Security certifications (e.g., PCNSE, NSE4/7, CCSA/CCSE, Security+) are advantageous but not mandatory
What’s On Offer?
- Competitive salary: £55,000 - £65,000
- Hybrid working from either the Belfast or Scotland office
- Exposure to cutting-edge enterprise Network Security technologies
- Collaboration with experienced Security Architects
- Ongoing training and certification support
- Excellent career progression within a growing Cyber Security practice
For a confidential discussion, please submit your up-to-date CV via this link or contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Stuart Kennedy:
- Phone: 02896 935520
- Email: s.kennedy@mcsgroup.jobs
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