Job Title: Network Security Engineer (Active SC Clearance Required)
Job Type: Contract
Location: Fully Remote
Day Rate: Up to £500/day (INSIDE IR35)
Contract Length: 6 Months (with the view to extend)
Network Security Engineer - Role & Responsibilities
* Design, configure, and implement Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including security policies, NAT, VPNs, and threat prevention features.
* Deploy and maintain SD-WAN solutions (e.g., Prisma SD-WAN, Cisco, or Fortinet) to improve network performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
* Monitor network traffic and firewall logs to detect and respond to security incidents.
* Utilise Panorama or API-based automation to centrally manage configurations, updates, and reporting.
* Maintain detailed documentation for network topology, security configurations, and change logs.
Network Security Engineer - Required Experience
* 5+ years' experience in Network Security projects
* Active SC Clearance
* Palo Alto (project work in secure, public sector environments)
* SD-WAN (Prisma SD-WAN ideally)
* Excellent communication skills
Interviews: October 2025
Start Date: November 2025
How to Apply:
Apply to Gary Hargreaves at X4 Technology to learn more about the role or connect with me on LinkedIn to hear about regular job updates available with X4 Technology