23 contract network security engineer jobs found

Contract Network Security Engineer - outside IR35 - 6 months Exalto consulting are currently recruiting for a contract Solutions Engineer, this is initially 6 months outside IR35. Essential skills for the role: Proven experience in network security, with a strong understanding of network security fundamentals, encryption technologies, and secure network design principles. Zscaler Private Access & Internet Access Proficiency in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting firewalls. Cisco, Palo Alto etc,. Experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems, as well as with SIEM tools and security incident response. Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. CERTIFICATIONS: (any of below) · Cisco Certified Network Professional/Expert in Security · Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator · Zscaler Zero Trust Certified Associate · Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate or...

Contract Network Security Engineer - outside IR35 - 6 months Exalto consulting are currently recruiting for a contract Solutions Engineer, this is initially 6 months outside IR35. Essential skills for the role: Proven experience in network security, with a strong understanding of network security fundamentals, encryption technologies, and secure network design principles. Zscaler Private Access & Internet Access Proficiency in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Firewalls. Cisco, Palo Alto etc,. Experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems, as well as with SIEM tools and security incident response. Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. CERTIFICATIONS: (any of below) Cisco Certified Network Professional/Expert in Security Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator Zscaler Zero Trust Certified Associate Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate or...

Contract Network Security Engineer - outside IR35 - 6 months Exalto consulting are currently recruiting for a contract Solutions Engineer, this is initially 6 months outside IR35. Essential skills for the role: Proven experience in network security, with a strong understanding of network security fundamentals, encryption technologies, and secure network design principles. Zscaler Private Access & Internet Access Proficiency in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Firewalls. Cisco, Palo Alto etc,. Experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems, as well as with SIEM tools and security incident response. Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. CERTIFICATIONS: (any of below) Cisco Certified Network Professional/Expert in Security Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator Zscaler Zero Trust Certified Associate Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate or...

Network Engineer Hybrid Working Regional Travel Required Contract Duration: 6 months initially Outside IR35 We are seeking a Senior Network Architect to join a growing communications and infrastructure technology team delivering advanced networking and security solutions across large-scale transportation and critical operational environments click apply for full job details

The Role 12 month initial rolling contract  Remote, Outside IR35  IKEA is looking for a Senior Cyber Engineer to strengthen security across a large-scale enterprise environment, covering cloud and on-prem infrastructure, applications and third-party platforms. The role is focused on vulnerability management, security assessments and embedding security into engineering processes, working closely with product, platform, architecture and engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Own/support vulnerability management across cloud and on-prem environments, including risk-based prioritisation, remediation SLAs, patching and hardening. Conduct security assessments, threat modelling and security gate checks across applications and platforms. Build and operationalise security intake/gate processes for internal products and third-party vendors. Embed security controls into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines. Assess and communicate security risks, turning technical findings into clear,...

AI Native Systems Engineer 6 Month Contract London (Hybrid) £500/day (Outside IR35) AI Native Systems Engineer needed for a 6 Month Rolling Contract based in London (Hybrid). Start ASAP ideally September 2026. Hybrid Working – 2-3 days/week remote (WFH) + 2-3 days/week working from the office in London. Paying up to £500/day (Outside IR35). Working with a global IT Consultancy supporting the client's transition towards delivery models utilising AI agents to streamline systems software + operations: AI Native Systems Engineer is a technical leadership role designing AI-enabled, complex cloud-native + data-intensive systems that support Network Operations across RAN, data + automation domains. Owning the system engineering discipline, translating business problems into robust technical designs + ensuring AI-assisted delivery remains governed, secure + outcome-focused. Owning complex technical designs from early problem framing through to release + operational support. A...

AI Native Systems Engineer 6 Month Contract London (Hybrid) £500/day (Outside IR35) AI Native Systems Engineer needed for a 6 Month Rolling Contract based in London (Hybrid). Start ASAP ideally September 2026. Hybrid Working - 2-3 days/week remote (WFH) + 2-3 days/week working from the office in London . Paying up to £500/day (Outside IR35). Working with a global IT Consultancy supporting the client's transition towards delivery models utilising AI agents to streamline systems software + operations: AI Native Systems Engineer is a technical leadership role designing AI-enabled, complex cloud-native + data-intensive systems that support Network Operations across RAN, data + automation domains. Owning the system engineering discipline, translating business problems into robust technical designs + ensuring AI-assisted delivery remains governed, secure + outcome-focused. Owning complex technical designs from early problem framing through to release + operational...

Location: Stevenage (Onsite) Rate: Up to £600 per day Contract: 12 Months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Project Engineer to support enterprise infrastructure teams responsible for Storage, Backup , Compute and Virtualisation services. This role has been created to help manage an increasing workload across multiple infrastructure initiatives, including technology obsolescence programmes, ransomware resilience projects and service delivery activities. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and validate project deployments involving: HPE Compute Infrastructure VMware ESXi/vSphere NetApp Storage Veeam Backup & Recovery Support infrastructure obsolescence and upgrade programmes. Review infrastructure requirements and identify hardware, software and service needs. Obtain and manage quotations for hardware, software and third-party services. Coordinate...

AI Native Systems Engineer 6 Month Contract London (Hybrid) £500/day (Outside IR35) AI Native Systems Engineer needed for a 6 Month Rolling Contract based in London (Hybrid). Start ASAP ideally September 2026. Hybrid Working - 2-3 days/week remote (WFH) + 2-3 days/week working from the office in London . Paying up to £500/day (Outside IR35). Working with a global IT Consultancy supporting the client s transition towards delivery models utilising AI agents to streamline systems software + operations: AI Native Systems Engineer is a technical leadership role designing AI-enabled, complex cloud-native + data-intensive systems that support Network Operations across RAN, data + automation domains. Owning the system engineering discipline, translating business problems into robust technical designs + ensuring AI-assisted delivery remains governed, secure + outcome-focused. Owning complex technical designs from early problem framing through to release + operational support....

Network Engineer Hybrid Working | Regional Travel Required Contract Duration: 6 Months initially Outside IR35 We are seeking a Senior Network Architect to join a growing communications and infrastructure technology team delivering advanced networking and security solutions across large-scale transportation and critical operational environments. This is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver secure, resilient, and high-performing network architectures that underpin essential public services. This role offers flexible working alongside visits to regional offices and project sites across the UK. The Opportunity As a Network Architect, you will take ownership of the design and delivery of complex telecommunications and network solutions, supporting operational systems including: Secure LAN/WAN network infrastructure SCADA and control system networks CCTV and surveillance systems Voice and communications platforms Passenger information and operational technology...

Network Engineer Hybrid Working Regional Travel Required Contract Duration: 6 Months initially Outside IR35 We are seeking a Senior Network Architect to join a growing communications and infrastructure technology team delivering advanced networking and security solutions across large-scale transportation and critical operational environments. This is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver secure, resilient, and high-performing network architectures that underpin essential public services. This role offers flexible working alongside visits to regional offices and project sites across the UK. The Opportunity As a Network Architect , you will take ownership of the design and delivery of complex telecommunications and network solutions, supporting operational systems including: Secure LAN/WAN network infrastructure SCADA and control system networks CCTV and surveillance systems Voice and communications platforms Passenger information and operational technology...

PRINCIPAL SECURITY ENGINEER UP TO £900 Day Rate ( Outside IR35 ) - 6 Month Renewable ( 2 Year Projected Contract ) Hybrid Working  SECURE has Strategically Partnered with a leading consultancy to support a Global  FinTech Leader operating under strict Regulatory Frameworks They are  looking for an experienced  P rincipal Security Engineer  to provide Credible, Hands-On Technical Leadership to a Team of Engineers for the Design, Engineering, Implementation of their Network & Infrastructure  Security Capabilities  with Architecture, Automation, Operational Ownership & Stakeholder Engagement.  Their current Strategic Technologies include  Imperva WAF  & DDoS , ExtraHop NDR  & Illumio Micro - Segmentation . Experience across these technologies is highly desirable, although they'll value genuine Hands-On Depth & Successful Operational Ownership more...

Network Security Lead A Global Financial Services Organisation requires a Contract Network Security Lead with deep expertise across network security architecture, WAF, F5, Firewalls, network segmentation, VPNs and Legacy on-prem infrastructure. IR35 Status: Outside Day Rate: £700-£750pd Travel: 2 days a week in Central London Office Duration: Initial 6 months Responsibilities: Lead the refresh of the organisation's network security architecture and roadmap, providing senior technical direction across a complex, predominantly on-prem environment within a highly regulated banking environment. Provide deep network security expertise across WAF, network segmentation, Firewall architecture and rule sets, VPN connectivity and Legacy network infrastructure, acting as a senior consultant rather than a hands-on engineer. Drive the ongoing uplift of the F5 environment, with strong experience across F5 technologies essential; exposure to Palo Alto and Blue Coat is highly...

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as a Lead Network Security Engineer on a remote basis, outside IR35, for a major pharmaceutical company. The key skills required for this Lead Network Security Engineer position are: ZScaler Cisco Palo Alto Checkpoint SIEM If you do have the relevant experience for this long term remote contract Lead Network Security Engineer role, outside IR35, please do apply.

Network Engineer - 12 month Day Rate Contract (Outside IR35) Core Technical Skills - Cisco Meraki (Switches, SD-WAN & Wireless) and cloud networking (AWS or Azure) Location: London (hybrid working of 2-3 days per week in the office). Key Responsibilities: - Develop secure, scalable, and highly available network architectures using technologies like VPNs, VPCs, virtual networks, and load balancers. - Provision, configure, and manage cloud-based network resources across platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Cisco Meraki. - Enforce robust security measures including Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, and compliance with industry standards. - Continuously monitor network performance, diagnose issues, and optimize for stability, availability, and efficiency. - Seamlessly connect cloud environments with on-premises infrastructure using secure methods like VPNs. - Leverage automation tools and Scripting languages to streamline network operations and reduce manual...

Network Engineer - 12 month Day Rate Contract (Outside IR35) Core Technical Skills - Cisco Meraki (switches, SD-WAN & Wireless) and cloud networking (AWS or Azure) Location: London (hybrid working of 2-3 days per week in the office). Key Responsibilities: - Develop secure, scalable, and highly available network architectures using technologies like VPNs, VPCs, virtual networks, and load balancers. - Provision, configure, and manage cloud-based network resources across platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Cisco Meraki. - Enforce robust security measures including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, and compliance with industry standards. - Continuously monitor network performance, diagnose issues, and optimize for stability, availability, and efficiency. - Seamlessly connect cloud environments with on-premises infrastructure using secure methods like VPNs. - Leverage automation tools and scripting languages to streamline network operations and reduce manual...

Senior IT Support Engineer - 3rd Line Location: Curdworth, Birmingham (Onsite) Contract: Two Months Pay Rate: 265 Per Day Outside IR35 The Role I am working with a Midlands based IT company who provide Managed IT Support, IT Projects and IT solutions for a wide range of clients all over the UK. They take a great deal of pride in their dedication to their clients, technical expertise and track record of providing outstanding services for their clients for over 30 years. They are now looking for an experienced Senior IT Support Engineer to join their team in Curdworth. This is a senior, hands-on technical role for somebody experienced in owning & managing complex support issues, working directly with clients and helping to lead and develop our 2nd line support team. You will act as a senior escalation point for the helpdesk, taking responsibility for more complex technical issues while providing guidance and support to other engineers. Alongside your own...

QA Test Infrastructure Engineer - Contract - MOD/Defence Somerset £600 per day Outside IR35 DV Security Clearance Required Are you an Infrastructure Test Engineer with strong QA and testing experience across networks, platforms and Infrastructure as Code? This is an opportunity to work on complex Defence and National Security projects, taking responsibility for testing and validating infrastruc click apply for full job details

Cortex XSIAM Engineer - XSOAR, XDR, SIEM, SOAR, Palo Alto Networks, Cortex XSIAM, Fully Remote (UK) Outside IR35 This is an exceptional Cortex XSIAM Engineer opportunity with a leading tech organisation. The Cortex XSIAM Engineer role is fully remote (UK) and you must be eligible for UK security clearance The Cortex XSIAM Engineer contract is Outside IR35 and rate is negotiable - open to paying higher rate for required skills . As Cortex XSIAM Engineer you will lead the architecture, deployment and integration of Cortex XSIAM for enterprise SOC environments. The Cortex XSIAM Engineer will deliver discovery and solution design, Broker VM and component deployment, log onboarding and custom parsing, endpoint and security module configuration, detection tuning, SOAR playbooks, threat intelligence integrations, dashboards and technical documentation. The Cortex XSIAM Engineer must combine deep platform knowledge with strong client-facing communication skills. Key...

Security Architect – DV Cleared – Defence contract role Location: Preston – onsite three days per week, two days per week remote Day rate: £750 - £800 per day Outside IR35 Initial contract: Four months, likely to extend for at least a further 12 months You will only be considered for this contract role if you hold a current DV clearance, this is essential to the nature of the work you will undertaking. NexGen Associates is recruiting for an experienced Senior Security Architect to support a highly sensitive technology programme within a secure environment on a contract basis. The successful contractor will provide security architecture expertise across complex, business-critical systems involving multiple technologies, suppliers and delivery teams. You will help shape the programme’s security direction, ensuring that risks and protection requirements are properly considered throughout the design and implementation process. Due to the sensitive nature of the work,...