At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cybersecurity projects and implement enterprise-level security measures.
- Company: Reputable organisation in Barnsley, South Yorkshire with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 33 days leave, hybrid work, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and a commitment to work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on digital security in a forward-thinking environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with Cisco Secure Firewall and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are recruiting for the position of Network Specialist on behalf of our client, a reputable organisation based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled IT professional to lead key cybersecurity projects within a forward-thinking company.
The Network Specialist will be instrumental in implementing enterprise-level security measures and ensuring the integrity of the organisation’s network infrastructure.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package aligned with industry standards.
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, with options to purchase or sell leave.
- Company pension scheme and life assurance benefits.
- Access to Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme.
- Employee discounts on Service, Bodyshop, and Parts.
- One day annually dedicated to volunteering for a chosen charity.
- Participation in the Perks at Work discount portal.
- Hybrid working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-level firewall and security segmentation projects aimed at reducing cyber risks.
- Manage configuration and optimisation of Cisco Secure Firewall environments, including FTD/FMC.
- Collaborate with cyber security and infrastructure teams, as well as third‑party suppliers, to execute remediation strategies.
- Design and deploy secure segmentation models across enterprise zones such as user, server, management, Tier‑0, and DMZ.
- Enforce strict firewall policy governance, including rule reviews, logging, and the removal of overly permissive policies.
- Identify vulnerabilities through audits and assessments, delivering structured remediation plans.
- Support IPS and network security enhancements within complex, multi‑vendor enterprise environments.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading large‑scale firewall remediation and segmentation programmes within enterprise environments.
- Hands‑on expertise with Cisco Secure Firewall technologies (FTD/FMC) and related security features.
- Strong knowledge of network segmentation, firewall policy governance, and risk‑based remediation.
- Ability to operate confidently across multiple sites and in multi‑vendor network settings.
- Demonstrable success in delivering technical improvements and supporting security audits.
- Excellent communication skills and experience leading technical teams effectively.
If you are a dedicated Network Specialist seeking a challenging role within a progressive organisation committed to digital security and innovation, we want to hear from you.
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