43 Security Protocols jobs in Glasgow

• Design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other security devices.
• Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor network traffic for security breaches and suspicious activities, and respond to security incidents effectively.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Manage and optimize security solutions, ensuring their effectiveness and compliance with industry best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior security engineers.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security into the entire system development lifecycle.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees.
• Contribute to the development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in network security engineering, with a proven track record of success.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and security technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet).
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools, endpoint security solutions, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of cryptography, threat intelligence, and incident response methodologies.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCIE Security, or GIAC are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts clearly.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience in leading security projects and mentoring teams.

• Design, deploy, and manage advanced network security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Monitor network traffic for security threats and anomalies, and respond promptly to security incidents.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate potential risks.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Stay abreast of the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to integrate security into the network architecture.
• Provide expert guidance and support on network security matters to internal stakeholders.
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of new security technologies.
• Document network security configurations and incident response procedures.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of security awareness training.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in network security engineering.
• Proven expertise in configuring and managing enterprise-level firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and network architecture.
• Experience with intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
• Knowledge of SIEM solutions and log analysis.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNP Security) are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, essential for a remote team environment.

• Design, implement, and manage advanced network security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS), VPNs, and SIEM platforms.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and implement remediation measures to minimize impact and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with network and system administrators to ensure secure network configurations and deployments.
• Monitor network traffic and security logs for suspicious activity, anomalies, and potential threats.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and emerging technologies in the cybersecurity landscape.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior security analysts and engineers.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees.
• Contribute to the development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to enhance our security posture.
• Participate in security architecture reviews and design sessions.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network security engineering, with a proven track record in a telecommunications environment.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP, routing, and switching.
• Hands-on experience with various security technologies such as Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point, Snort, Suricata, Splunk, ELK Stack.
• Strong understanding of encryption technologies, authentication methods, and access control principles.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a significant advantage.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCNP Security, or CEH are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a hybrid work model.

• Design, implement, and manage network security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
• Monitor network traffic and security alerts for potential threats and anomalies.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents, implementing containment and remediation measures.
• Manage security devices and ensure their optimal performance and configuration.
• Provide technical guidance and support on network security best practices.
• Collaborate with IT and network operations teams to ensure integrated security.
• Stay current with emerging security threats, technologies, and trends.
• Contribute to security awareness training for employees.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in network security engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, architectures, and security principles.
• Hands-on experience with firewall management, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and other security technologies.
• Proficiency with security analysis and monitoring tools (e.g., SIEM solutions).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices and threat landscapes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNA Security, CompTIA Security+) are highly preferred.
• Experience with cloud security platforms is a plus.

Sword 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 role:

As a 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.

Requirements

Here are the key skills and experience relevant to this role:

• Expert Palo Alto firewall and Panorama skills and experience

• Strong Critical National Infrastructure or OT experience

• Extensive experience in a similar role or field based / consulting role
• CCNP, Routing, Switching & Security with Data Centre experience in Nexus
• Strong understanding of network security principles and associated technologies
• Experience of troubleshooting complex enterprise networks and associated technologies
• Knowledge of Wide Area Networking technologies and associated routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF and BGP is essential to this role

• Experience of administering and troubleshooting the following technologies and platforms is essential.

• Cisco ISR and ASR Routers (2900/4000/1000ASR)
• Cisco Hyperflex and UCSx
• Cisco ASA Firewalls
• Cisco Switching (3850/3650/2960X/4500X) and associated technologies such as VTP, STP, VSS
• Cisco Data Centre Switching (Nexus 5K/7K/9K) and associated technology such as VPC and VDC
• IPSec VPN Configuration and Administration
• Cisco FirePOWER IPS
• Cisco FirePOWER Threat Defence
• Cisco SD-WAN o Cisco DNAC and Prime
• Cisco Wireless – WLC’s (C9800 series)
• Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
• Azure and AWS cloud environments
• You will be required to pass the Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Security Clearance

Experience of administering and troubleshooting the following is desirable.

• Cisco Meraki Wireless, Security and Switching technologies.
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Cisco ACI - Application Centric Infrastructure HP and Aruba Platforms
• Cisco DevNet API, SDK

Benefits

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.  

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. 

In addition to a Competitive Salary , here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: 

Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. 

Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.  We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. 

A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes.

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. 

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments. 

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• Design, implement, and manage network security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and web application firewalls (WAFs).
• Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Monitor network traffic and security logs for suspicious activities, responding to security incidents promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with IT operations and development teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the network lifecycle.
• Provide expert technical guidance on network security best practices and emerging threats.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and enhancements with a focus on security.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training to staff.
• Troubleshoot complex network and security issues.
• Stay current with the latest security technologies, trends, and threat landscapes.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in network engineering and security.
• Proven expertise with network security technologies such as Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching, and network segmentation.
• Experience with SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and incident response methodologies.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, or GIAC are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Sword 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 role:

As 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.

Requirements

Here are the key skills and experience relevant to this role:

• Expert Palo Alto firewall and Panorama skills and experience

• Strong Critical National Infrastructure or OT experience

• Extensive experience in a similar role or field based / consulting role
• CCNP, Routing, Switching & Security with Data Centre experience in Nexus
• Strong understanding of network security principles and associated technologies
• Experience of troubleshooting complex enterprise networks and associated technologies
• Knowledge of Wide Area Networking technologies and associated routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF and BGP is essential to this role

• Experience of administering and troubleshooting the following technologies and platforms is essential.

• Cisco ISR and ASR Routers (2900/4000/1000ASR)
• Cisco Hyperflex and UCSx
• Cisco ASA Firewalls
• Cisco Switching (3850/3650/2960X/4500X) and associated technologies such as VTP, STP, VSS
• Cisco Data Centre Switching (Nexus 5K/7K/9K) and associated technology such as VPC and VDC
• IPSec VPN Configuration and Administration
• Cisco FirePOWER IPS
• Cisco FirePOWER Threat Defence
• Cisco SD-WAN o Cisco DNAC and Prime
• Cisco Wireless – WLC’s (C9800 series)
• Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
• Azure and AWS cloud environments
• You will be required to pass the Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Security Clearance

Experience of administering and troubleshooting the following is desirable.

• Cisco Meraki Wireless, Security and Switching technologies.
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Cisco ACI - Application Centric Infrastructure HP and Aruba Platforms
• Cisco DevNet API, SDK

Benefits

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• Design, develop, and evolve comprehensive network security architectures for telecommunications environments, including 5G, LTE, and core network infrastructure.
• Evaluate and select appropriate security technologies and solutions, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM, and encryption technologies.
• Develop security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the secure operation of the network.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability analyses, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate risks.
• Develop and implement security best practices and guidelines for network design and deployment.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate security measures into network lifecycle management.
• Lead the response to security incidents, including investigation, containment, and remediation efforts.
• Stay abreast of emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends, proactively adapting security strategies.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and incident response plans.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior security engineers and analysts.
• Engage with external vendors and partners to evaluate and pilot new security technologies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in network security, with a strong focus on telecommunications network architecture.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing security solutions for IP networks, MPLS, BGP, and other routing protocols.
• In-depth knowledge of security technologies such as next-generation firewalls, WAFs, DDoS mitigation, endpoint security, and cloud security.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation of security tasks.
• Strong understanding of cryptography, authentication mechanisms, and access control.
• Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards relevant to the telecommunications industry.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCIE Security, or GIAC are highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of security initiatives.