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Sword builds foundations across platforms, data, and applications and our people have a shared passion for technology and solving complex business challenges for our customers.

Our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.  Our people and culture are our highest priority in all we do. Measurable feedback is captured annually to ensure we continue to improve and develop our offering.

If these values are important to you, and you are looking to take the next step in your career with an established and growing company, we’re delighted to share a newly created opportunity to join the Sword team in the role of Network Security Engineer.

Sword Ping Network Solutions are looking to appoint a Network Security Engineer to provide a key role supporting our clients across various sectors. The role will be based on a flexible working model however working on client sites periodically will also be a requirement of this role.

We are seeking someone with exceptional technical and troubleshooting skills covering a wide range of technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Cisco Products and be able to demonstrate a logical and methodical approach to troubleshooting.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be able to take ownership of problems to ensure the necessary steps are taken to diagnose and troubleshoot issues through to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage next-generation firewalls (NGFW) with a focus on Palo Alto and Cisco ASA/Firepower platforms

• Configure security policies to control network traffic and enforce access controls
• Investigate and troubleshoot security incidents

• Implement and maintain best practices for network securityStay up-to-date on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities
• Participate in security audits and assessments
• Collaborate with other IT professionals to ensure a holistic approach to security

Requirements

At Sword, we are proud of cultivating a respectful workplace that values the contribution of all our people, whatever their background or stage in their career.  We welcome your application should you hold the right core experience, knowledge and your application sufficiently outlines your relevant skills or transferrable skills in this area.  If you believe you're qualified, but don't "check all the boxes", please still submit an application and we will explore your experience further.

Here are the key skills and experience relevant to this role:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in network and security/firewall management
• Proven experience with Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and configuration of key features (e.g. Panorama, Prisma, PanOS, Security Policy, App-ID, User-ID)
• Solid understanding of Cisco ASA/Firepower firewalls and configuration best practices
• Strong knowledge of network security principles and concepts (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs)
• Familiarity with security protocols (e.g., IPSec, SSL/TLS)
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Certifications:

• Preferred: Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) or equivalent
• Preferred: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security or equivalent

Benefits

Our people are supported and encouraged to develop their career with Sword through their own personal learning and development plan, alongside a competitive salary, pension, private health, wellbeing and insurance schemes, a flexible approach to working, and employee assistance programme.

Sword is committed to maintaining a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.  All applicants receive equal consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.