Networks and Security Engineer

Networks and Security Engineer (6-Month Contract)Location: York, Colchester, or London, UKContract Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension)Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days onsite per week)We are seeking an experienced Networks and Security Engineer to join our dynamic team on a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in networking technologies, with exposure to public cloud environments. As a critical member of the team, you will work closely with a specific business unit, contributing to change initiatives and supporting the evolving needs of the business.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with the Product Owner to construct a backlog, including user stories and technical requirementsProvide accurate work estimation in partnership with the Agile Delivery Lead and ensure timely delivery of tasksAct as the go-to expert for all networking requirements within the squadReview, contribute to, and challenge technical designs before executionDocument all work and ensure a smooth handover to the BAU (Business As Usual) team for ongoing operationsCollaborate with engineers, testers, and other team members on migration work, disaster recovery tests, and other key projects—including working out of hours when necessaryCommunicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both verbally and in writingRequirements:Proficiency with Cisco Nexus Switches (7k, 9k) and Cisco Routers (ASR, ISR series)Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI (including VMM integration, ESGs, etc.)Deep understanding of routing protocols such as BGP and OSPFRecent experience working with Palo Alto and Checkpoint firewalls (including configurations in Azure)Ability to configure VPNs on Palo Alto and Checkpoint firewallsExpertise with F5 (LTM/DNS/ASM) and Netscaler ADCExperience with Infoblox DDI and Azure DNS