Network & Security Engineer (119lw) - Hybrid
(Remote/South East) - £50,000-£55,000pa + Benefits
Are you a
technically strong Network & Security Engineer with a passion for Palo Alto
technologies? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where teamwork,
precision, and continuous improvement matter?
We’re working with
a growing, people-first managed services organisation that is investing heavily
in its security capability. As part of this growth, they’re looking for a Palo
Alto specialist to join their high-performing engineering team. This role would
suit someone from a managed services, enterprise support, or defence background
who is used to working in structured, high-responsibility environments -
particularly those with a background in the military who have transitioned into
technical roles and hold the required certifications.
You’ll join an
established Managed Services & Security team supporting complex customer
environments, with a strong focus on Palo Alto Networks technologies.
Initially, your role will focus on BAU support (L2/L3) while you build deeper
familiarity with customer environments. As you progress, you’ll have the
opportunity to move into projects, deployments, and even pre-sales or service
improvement initiatives. This is not a “ticket factory” role - it’s a position
where you’ll develop into a trusted technical specialist.
What You’ll Be
Doing
Providing 2nd and
3rd line support across network and security environments
Managing and
supporting Palo Alto firewalls, Prisma/SASE solutions, and security platforms
Monitoring
customer environments and proactively identifying issues
Handling
incidents, changes, and service requests within SLA
Performing
upgrades, patching, and configuration changes
Supporting
onboarding of new customers and maintaining documentation
Collaborating with
internal teams and vendors on complex issues
Mentoring junior
engineers and contributing to team knowledge
Gradually getting
involved in projects, deployments, and broader technical initiatives
Essential
Strong hands-on
experience with Palo Alto Networks technologies
Current Palo Alto
certification (NGFW or SSE) – this is a must-have
Solid networking
fundamentals (routing, switching, firewalls)
Experience in a
managed services or enterprise environment
Strong
troubleshooting and analytical skills
Comfortable
communicating with customers and stakeholders
Desirable
Experience with
Prisma Access / SASE
Exposure to SD-WAN
or cloud security architectures
Experience with
monitoring tools (e.g. SNMP-based platforms)
ITIL environment
experience
SC Clearance
This is a
fast-paced, collaborative, “people first” culture, where people genuinely
support each other
A mix of
backgrounds, including engineers from defence and service-led environments.
Opportunity to work across both support and project work. Flexible working
options. Clear progression pathways,
funded certifications and structured training plans.
Please send a copy
of your CV with a note outlining why this would be the ideal opportunity for
you, to Liz Walsh at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd or by email to liz@ex-mil.co.uk
https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8368/network-security-engineer