Network Security Engineer

🌟 Senior Network & Security Operations Engineer – London (Outside IR35)
🚀 Exciting opportunity for an experienced Network & Security Specialist based in the UK! Join a dedicated two-person team managing and securing a robust infrastructure across 11 key regional locations.

📋 Role Details:
📍 Location: London (Onsite Primary Hub + Remote Multi-Site Support)
📅 Type: Freelance / Contract (Outside IR35)
🗓️ Schedule: Full-Time (5 Days/Week – 8x5) + On-Call Rotation for P1 Emergencies
🔒 Clearance: Active BPSS Clearance Required
🛂 Work Authorization: Valid UK Work Visa / Right to Work in the UK

💼 What You’ll Manage:
Hands-on support at the primary London hub
Remotely manage ~350+ network devices across 10 regional sites:
36 IP Firewalls
7 IP Routers
115 IP Switches
45 SD-WAN Edge Devices
142 Wireless Access Points (WAPs)

✅ Key Requirements:
5+ years of hands-on enterprise network administration & security experience
Strong expertise in firewalls, routing/switching, SD-WAN, and enterprise wireless solutions
Active BPSS clearance (or immediate eligibility)
Valid UK Work Visa or full Right to Work

🌟 Nice to Have:
Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, Fortinet NSE, or Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE