Network Security Engineer

2 weeks ago

Manchester, New Hampshire, United Kingdom Freshfields Full time £70,000 - £85,000 per year

Are you passionate about securing complex networks and driving innovation in cybersecurity? Join our dynamic Network & Security team, where your expertise will help shape and protect the digital backbone of our organisation.

About the Role

As a Network Security Engineer, you'll be a key contributor in designing, implementing, and managing cutting-edge network security solutions. You'll work with technologies like Cisco ISE, Catalyst Center, Palo Alto, Zscaler, and cloud platforms to ensure our infrastructure remains resilient and secure.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the design and deployment of secure network solutions
  • Manage and troubleshoot firewalls and cloud security tools
  • Monitor and respond to security incidents
  • Collaborate across teams to embed security best practices
  • Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies

What You'll Bring

  • Proven experience in network security engineering
  • Expertise in Cisco ISE, DNAC, Palo Alto, Zscaler
  • Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Relevant certifications (e.g. CCNP Security, PCNSE, CISSP) are a plus
  • A collaborative mindset and clear communication skills

What We Offer

  • A people-first culture that values belonging, flexibility, and wellbeing
  • Opportunities for professional growth, certifications, and career advancement
  • A supportive team environment that encourages innovation and knowledge-sharing
  • Inclusive policies and practices that welcome candidates from all backgrounds
  • The chance to work with leading-edge technologies and global partners

Join Us

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You might be just the right fit.

Inclusion

Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered on the basis of their merit alone. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK in the role in question and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.

Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only if and when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case-by-case basis and take a number of relevant factors into account (e.g. the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.

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