Network Security Engineer

Belfast or Glasgow | Hybrid | £55,000 - £65,000

A leading Managed Services and Cyber Security provider is looking to add an experienced Network Security Engineer to its growing team.

Working within a specialist Network Security function, you'll provide 3rd Line support across a varied customer base, resolving complex firewall and security incidents while working alongside experienced Security Architects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong security background who enjoys troubleshooting, customer interaction and working with enterprise technologies.

The Role

As a Network Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for supporting, configuring and troubleshooting a range of network security solutions across multiple customer environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 3rd Line technical support for network security incidents
• Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise firewall solutions
• Supporting Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, F5 and Juniper technologies
• Performing firewall rule reviews, policy optimisation and security hardening
• Troubleshooting VPN connectivity (IPSec & SSL VPN)
• Investigating and resolving complex network and security issues
• Working directly with customers to deliver technical solutions
• Producing technical documentation and supporting change management
• Collaborating with Security Architects on customer projects when required

About You

You'll have experience working within a Network Security or Infrastructure Security role, ideally within an MSP or customer-facing environment.

You'll have experience with some of the following:

• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Fortinet
• Check Point
• F5
• Juniper SRX
• TCP/IP, Routing, VLANs and NAT
• VPN technologies (IPSec & SSL)
• Firewall troubleshooting and policy management
• Network Security best practices

Security certifications such as PCNSE, NSE4/7, CCSA/CCSE or Security+ would be beneficial but aren't essential.

What's On Offer

• Salary between £55,000 - £65,000
• Hybrid working from either the Belfast or Scotland office
• Exposure to enterprise Network Security technologies
• Work alongside experienced Security Architects
• Ongoing technical training and certification support
• Excellent career progression within a growing Cyber Security practice

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Stuart Kennedy at MCS Group on 02896935520 or s.kennedy@mcsgroup.jobs.

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