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Contract Type:

Contractor

Location:

Coventry

Industry:

Contact Name:

Rachel Fournier

Contact Email:

rachel.fournier@initialize-it.com

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Date Published:

10-Nov-2026

Senior Network Security Engineer - 3 days a week - Coventry and remote - 6 months - £454
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise network security solutions across complex on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The successful candidate will play a critical role in protecting the organisation's infrastructure by implementing robust network security controls, leading security improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with security policies and industry standards.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Firewalls, network segmentation, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), VPN technologies, cloud network security, intrusion prevention systems, and security monitoring. Experience with Azure and AWS network security services is highly desirable.
Experience
  • Experience in Network Security Engineering.
  • Strong hands-on experience managing enterprise Firewall platforms.
  • Experience securing complex enterprise and cloud environments.
  • Proven experience with network segmentation and Zero Trust initiatives.
  • Experience supporting critical production environments.
Technical Expertise
Network Security
  • Firewalls
  • IDS/IPS
  • Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
  • DDoS Protection
  • Secure Web Gateways
  • Network Access Control (NAC)
  • DNS Security
Routing & Switching
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • MPLS
  • VLANs
  • High Availability Architectures
Cloud Security
  • Microsoft Azure Networking & Security
  • AWS Networking & Security
  • Hybrid Network Architectures
  • Cloud Connectivity Models
Automation & Scripting
  • PowerShell
  • Python
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
Preferred Certifications
  • Palo Alto PCNSE
  • Check Point CCSE/CCSM
  • Fortinet NSE 4/5/7
  • Cisco CCNP Security
  • Cisco CCIE Security
  • CISSP
  • CISM
  • Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
  • AWS Certified Security Specialty
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Key Competencies
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Excellent understanding of network protocols and security frameworks.
  • Ability to work in high-pressure operational environments.
  • Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills.
  • Effective communication and documentation capabilities.
  • Experience working within regulated enterprise environments.
Ideal Candidate
A seasoned Senior Network Security Engineer with extensive experience across Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco, Fortinet, Azure, and AWS, capable of leading network security initiatives, implementing Zero Trust networking principles, and protecting enterprise environments against evolving cyber threats while ensuring operational resilience and regulatory compliance.

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