OverviewSword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.About the roleAs a Contract Network Security Consulting Engineer, you'll be a key part of a dedicated team, providing expert-level Network and Security specialism to our CNI client. You'll be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex network security solutions, with a particular emphasis on the Palo Alto Networks stack. This is a highly technical role that requires a proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and challenging environment.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include the design, implementation and maintenance of complex network security solutions, with emphasis on the Palo Alto Networks stack, and providing expert-level Network and Security guidance to the client team.QualificationsExpert Palo Alto firewall and Panorama skills and experienceStrong Critical National Infrastructure or OT experienceExtensive experience in a similar role or field based / consulting roleCCNP, Routing, Switching & Security with Data Centre experience in NexusStrong understanding of network security principles and associated technologiesExperience of troubleshooting complex enterprise networks and associated technologiesKnowledge of Wide Area Networking technologies and associated routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF and BGP is essential to this roleExperience of administering and troubleshooting the following technologies and platforms is essentialCisco ISR and ASR Routers (2900/4000/1000ASR)Cisco Hyperflex and UCSxCisco ASA FirewallsCisco Switching (3850/3650/2960X/4500X) and associated technologies such as VTP, STP, VSSCisco Data Centre Switching (Nexus 5K/7K/9K) and associated technology such as VPC and VDCIPSec VPN Configuration and AdministrationCisco FirePOWER IPSCisco FirePOWER Threat DefenceCisco SD-WAN or Cisco DNAC and PrimeCisco Wireless – WLC’s (C9800 series)Palo Alto Networks FirewallsAzure and AWS cloud environmentsYou will be required to pass the Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Security ClearanceExperience of administering and troubleshooting the following is desirable.Cisco Meraki Wireless, Security and Switching technologiesCisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)Cisco ACI - Application Centric Infrastructure HP and Aruba PlatformsCisco DevNet API, SDKBenefits#LI-AB4 #J-18808-Ljbffr