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Network Security Engineer - NGFW & SASE (Security Assurance & Compliance) Contract: 6 months Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Primarily remote, with ad-hoc travel to Bristol Security Clearance: Active SC clearance required
Overview Our client, one of the UK's largest producers of zero-carbon energy , is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer with deep expertise in Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and SASE solutions to support a comprehensive security assurance and compliance review across a complex, multi-environment estate.
This role is focused on assessing, validating, and uplifting firewall and SASE configurations to meet defined engineering standards, regulatory frameworks, and audit requirements. You will work closely with security engineering, governance, risk, and compliance teams to ensure a consistent, auditable, and robust security posture .
Key Responsibilities 1. Security Platform Review Conduct detailed technical and compliance reviews of NGFW and SASE platforms

Assess firewall configurations, policies, and security profiles against:
Internal firewall and security assurance criteria

Industry best practices

Regulatory frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, and GDPR

2. Multi-Environment Coverage Review and validate security controls across:
On-premises data centres

Branch office environments

Cloud-based firewall deployments

SASE platforms

Ensure consistent security posture and compliance alignment across all environments

3. Regulatory & Compliance Assurance Validate alignment with applicable regulatory and internal governance standards

Identify compliance gaps and define practical, risk-based remediation plans

Ensure configurations and supporting documentation meet audit and regulatory expectations

4. Documentation & Audit Support Produce structured, audit-ready documentation , including:
Review methodologies

Compliance mapping

Risk assessments and recommendations

Maintain clear and defensible evidence trails to support audits and regulatory inspections

5. Engineering Standards Alignment Define and support implementation of changes required to align environments with agreed security assurance and engineering standards

Ensure solutions are consistent, maintainable, and operationally effective

6. Stakeholder Engagement Engage regularly with business units, engineering teams, and governance, risk, and compliance stakeholders

Provide clear progress updates and align delivery with governance and risk objectives

Collaborate with wider network and security engineering teams to ensure consistent implementation

7. Process & Continuous Improvement Contribute to the enhancement of:
Security review and assurance processes

Evaluation and assessment criteria

Documentation and reporting standards

Support continuous improvement initiatives within the security engineering function

8. Communication & Collaboration Translate complex technical and compliance findings into clear, actionable recommendations

Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Influence outcomes through strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Ideal Candidate Profile Technical Expertise Strong hands-on experience with Next-Generation Firewalls and SASE solutions

Experience with Palo Alto Networks and/or Fortinet highly desirable

Solid understanding of:

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Location:
Nottingham
Salary:
£500 - £550 per day + None
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT;IT