Network Security Engineer - Remote Contract - ZSCALER / PALO ALTO

Role: Network Security Engineer

Employment type: Contract

Duration: 6 months

Location: Remote

World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology integrator and supply chain solutions provider. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome.

World Wide Technology EMEA. has an opportunity available for an Network Security Engineer to support our client by delivering key network infrastructure security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS and remote access. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring security systems are planned, installed, configured, secured, and maintained, and will work with IT, engineering, and operations teams to create scalable solutions. Please see further details below:

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineer network security infrastructure (firewalls, remote access, IDS/IPS).
• Translate business requirements into advanced firewall policies.
• Integration and management of Zscaler & Palo Alto firewalls.
• Oversee day-to-day network security engineering, including prioritization, incident management, and change management.
• Maintain security policies, procedures, and training plans.
• Collaborate with IT security teams to meet network security requirements.
• Assess threats, vulnerabilities, and implement best practices.
• Manage vendor quotes, budgeting, and maintain accurate records.
• Support other projects as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 10+ year’s experience in Network & Security Engineering working across complex environments.
• Strong experience working with Zscaler.
• Experience implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting Palo Alto firewalls.
• Ability to design and implement enterprise security solutions.
• Strong documentation and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Must pass background and drug tests.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of SIEM systems.
• Experience with Next-Gen Firewalls, especially Palo Alto.

Candidates will be required to go through background checks before commencing contract.

Must be an EU Citizen.Some occasional travel maybe required. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES World Wide Technology is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependents, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified