Role: Senior Network Security Engineer Location : Oxford OR Southampton Rate: £450 per day (outside IR35) Duration: 12 months Key Skills: Checkpoint, Fortinet, Cisco, Solarwinds, Ivanti Pulse Also, eligibility for SC clearance is essential for this role - see note Our Client: Public Sector / Government organisation The Role: To lead on the successful delivery of Network Security and Network Engineering operations across network infrastructure and voice. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: 8 years' experience in network engineering up to and including senior Network engineering roles. Strong experience in Network Security issues. With expertise in Checkpoint, Fortinet, Solarwinds and Ivanti Pulse technologies. Excellent communication skills to be able to articulate technical designs and principles to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Clean and current UK driving license Eligibility for the necessary security clearance is essential (see below) You MUST be a full time Resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship. You need to have lived and worked in the UK for the last 5 years without any extended periods outside of the UK in that time in order to be eligible for the required level of security vetting