Lead Network Security Engineer (Shift) Permanent: Up to £65,000 10% Bonus c. £9.4k shift allowance more benefits Location: Sheffield City Centre Hybrid - Only day shifts are required in office Your new company Im on the lookout for a Lead Network Security Engineer to work in a managed service environment in Sheffield to manage a shift pattern in the 24/7 Security Network Operations Centre. This role requires eligibility for SC clearance, a prerequisite of this is to have worked in the UK for at least the past 5 years. Unfortunately as a result this role does not offer sponsorship. Shift Details This role offers a c.£9.4k shift allowance and therefore requires you to work in line with the DuPont shift pattern, comprised of 7 days and 7 night shifts dispersed throughout the month, with only the day shifts requiring an on-site presence. For more information on this pattern, message me for details or search the pattern online. Your new role will involve • Joining the existing Network Security team in tandem with the SOC • Looking for exposure to vulnerabilities • Setting up, maintaining, patching and upgrading customers firewalls (typical vendors: Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint) • Actively working on client firewalls • Completing firewall upgrades • IPS and IDS • Performing log reviews • General BAU e.g., VPN creation • Facing a variety of clients and helping set up, maintain, monitor, and secure their networks • Dealing appropriately with major incidents • Making sure appropriate steps are in place and followed for the remediation of vulnerabilities • Performing safe upgrades and patches where required • Providing accurate and informed security insights internally and with the organisations customers • Making sure levels of incident response are appropriate What youll need to succeed • A good background in Network Security within a large-scale complex organisation • Experience setting up, maintaining, and upgrading firewalls • Top end salaries for this role will require some current industry certifications (e.g. Fortinet NSE 4/ NSE 5/ NSE 6/ NSE 7, Checkpoint CCSA/CCSE, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, Cisco CCNA/CCNP) and in-depth experience of the above. • In depth experience of any of the following: Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Checkpoint or Palo Alto is crucial • Experience within a large scale, complex organisation is necessary - managed service/consultancy/B2B prior experience would be highly beneficial too • Experience dealing with major security vulnerabilities/incidents involving with networks and firewalls • Eligibility to get SC clearance What youll get in return In addition to a competitive salary of between £55,000 - £65,000 depending on relevant industry experience and live certifications, you can look forward to the following benefits and more: • 10% on target bonus • Circa £9.4k per annum in shift allowance • Study leave and Network Security certifications paid for • Internal progression opportunities • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) • Generous Pension Scheme • Flexible working arrangements • Company specific benefits What you need to do now If youre interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.