Network Security Engineer

• Mission-critical security projects
• Enterprise-grade technologies
• Collaborative, specialized security team

We are partnering with a leading financial institution to hire an experienced Network Security Engineer to join their Security Project Implementation Team. This team is responsible for driving large-scale, enterprise-level security initiatives, including IAM rollout, network security enhancement, and the deployment of new on-premise security technologies.

If you enjoy hands-on engineering, solution design, and taking part in transformational security projects, this role offers the chance to work in a high-calibre, fast-moving environment.

About the Role As a Network Security Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing on-premise security infrastructure across a large financial environment. You'll work closely with infrastructure, application, and compliance teams to ensure high security standards and seamless integration of new solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support implementation of new on-premise security tools (e.g., IAM, NAC, next-gen platforms).
• Contribute to security architecture design, configuration, and deployment efforts.
• Conduct network security assessments, identify risks, and propose mitigation measures.
• Configure and maintain firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, proxies, and other perimeter security controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with internal security standards.
• Prepare technical documentation, design specifications, and project reporting.
• Assist in troubleshooting complex security issues and support incident response activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in network security engineering with solid exposure to on-premise environments.
• NDR (detection and response) and/or DLP (vulnerability management)
• Hands-on experience with technologies such as:
  • IAM / PAM platforms
  • Firewalls (Palo Alto / Fortinet / Check Point)
  • IDS/IPS
  • NAC solutions
  • SIEM/SOAR (advantage)
• Deep understanding of network protocols, security architecture, and hardening practices.
• Experience in security project implementation within enterprise or financial sectors is preferred.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security are advantageous.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Join?

1. Work on major, mission-critical security projects including IAM implementation and next-gen security tooling.
2. Exposure to enterprise-grade technologies across network security, identity security, and infrastructure protection.
3. Join a collaborative, specialised security team with strong engineering talent and clear project ownership.