Network Security Engineer - 9 months contract - Fully Remote

Network Security Engineer (Assessment & Architecture Focus)
Up to £600 per day - Inside IR35
9 months contract - Fully Remote

We are seeking a Network Security Engineer to support the assessment, design, and improvement of network security controls. This role will focus on traffic analysis, vulnerability identification, and building bespoke security solutions aligned to enterprise risk exposure.
Starting from ground zero.

Key Responsibilities:
Conduct detailed network traffic analysis to identify risks and vulnerabilities

Assess current network security posture and recommend improvements

Design and support implementation of network security controls

Provide independent assessment of security capabilities and gaps

Support development of bespoke solutions based on organisational exposure

Work across network architecture to ensure secure design principles

Contribute to improving detection and response capabilities (e.g. deception techniques)

Key Experience:
Strong background in network security engineering

Experience with network traffic analysis and monitoring tools

Solid understanding of network architecture and security principles

Experience identifying vulnerabilities and implementing mitigations

Ability to conduct independent security assessments

Exposure to advanced detection techniques (e.g. deception, threat detection)

Exposure to enterprise NetSec vendors - Palo Alto/ Zscaler/ Darktrace/ Forescout