Network & Security Engineer - Remote in Cheshire, Knutsford

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada.

As an experienced Network Security Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, securing, and optimising enterprise network security services across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Your expertise will be utilised to strengthen the organisation's cyber defence capabilities, drive network security innovation, automate security operations, and ensure resilient, secure, and scalable connectivity solutions.

You will work closely with architecture, engineering, operations, cloud, and business teams to deliver secure network services, respond to emerging threats, and support the adoption of modern network security technologies.

The role requires a strong focus on automation, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and adherence to security and regulatory requirements.

• Network Security Engineering & Delivery
• Lead the implementation, engineering and operational support of Island Enterprise Browser services across enterprise environments.
• Develop and maintain browser security policies to protect sensitive data, secure third-party access and support workforce mobility initiatives.
• Design, implement, and maintain secure enterprise network infrastructure and security controls aligned to organisational strategy and security standards.
• Drive network security enhancements and modernisation initiatives within agreed budgets, timelines, and risk appetites.
• Support the delivery of secure connectivity solutions across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

• Network Security Operations & Governance
• Lead policy governance, including rule review, optimisation, recertification, and compliance management processes.
• Drive continuous improvement of network security operations through automation, policy simplification, and control standardisation.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operational risk through proactive Firewall rule analysis, remediation, and optimisation activities.
• Partner with Infrastructure, Security Architecture, Engineering, and Cyber Defence teams to deliver secure network services and strategic security initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to align network security capabilities with broader technology, resilience, and cyber security strategies.
• Develop and implement automated solutions for network security administration, policy management, compliance validation, and operational processes.
• Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Security as Code, and automated governance controls across network security platforms.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives focused on network visibility, security posture improvement, and operational efficiency.

• Security Operations & Risk Management
• Monitor and analyse browser security events, policy violations and suspicious user activity to support threat detection and incident response activities.
• Support investigations involving browser session activity, data protection events and secure application access controls.
• Monitor, analyse, and respond to network security incidents, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats.
• Ensure network security controls remain effective, compliant, and aligned with evolving cyber threats.
• Conduct security assessments, rule reviews, and network segmentation activities.
• Ensure network architectures comply with security standards, secure-by-design principles, and software development life cycle requirements.
• Support the implementation of Zero Trust, defence-in-depth, and least privilege security models.

• Proxy & Secure Web Gateway Technologies
• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
• Strong understanding of content controls (request and response mode)
• Network Security Automation (Python, PowerShell, APIs, Terraform)
• Enterprise Browser & Secure Access Technologies & Security Policy Management
• Design and implement browser-based security controls to support Zero Trust security principles, secure remote access, data protection and policy enforcement.
• Configure and manage browser security policies including:
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Experience troubleshooting browser policy enforcement, application compatibility, authentication integration and user adoption challenges.

• Network Security Operations
• Strong operational experience supporting enterprise network security environments.
• Experience managing security incidents, policy changes, exceptions, and operational support within regulated organisations.
• Understanding of compliance management, governance processes, audit requirements, and regulatory controls.
• Experience working within ITIL-aligned Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Management frameworks.
• Experience automating network security processes, including:
• Policy validation
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, Bash, and API-based integrations to support automation objectives.
• Experience with automation platforms and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Chef, or equivalent solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across technical and executive audiences.
• Strong analytical approach to risk identification, remediation, and operational optimisation.
• Demonstrated ability to balance security, operational resilience, regulatory obligations, and business requirements.
• Experience supporting enterprise browser adoption, policy governance and operational service management processes.
• Experience with Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA), SASE, and Security Service Edge (SSE) technologies.
• Experience within large-scale financial services, banking, or other highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including PCI-DSS, ISO27001, NIST Cyber Security Framework, CIS Controls, and relevant financial industry regulations.
• Experience supporting network security transformation, cloud migration, and hybrid networking programmes.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.