This is a remote position.
Job Title: Security Engineer (Zero Trust Networks)
Location: Hybrid (Primarily work from home travel to London onetwo days/ week)
Contract Details: Type: Permanent Role Salary: Up to £65000/year (dependent on experience)
About Us: Technology Consulting Services (TCS) is an innovative consultancy providing cuttingedge technology solutions to a growing client base. We specialize in cybersecurity cloud computing and digital transformation ensuring businesses remain secure in an everevolving threat landscape. As we continue to expand we are looking for a Security Engineer specializing in designing Zero Trust networks to enhance our security capabilities and help safeguard critical systems and data.
The Opportunity: This role offers an exciting opportunity to focus on the handson implementation configuration and optimization of Zero Trust security solutions across complex enterprise environments.
As a Security Engineer you will be responsible for: Developing and configuring Zero Trust network security controls. Implementing security tools to enhance identity access and data protection. Collaborating with IT teams to deploy security solutions into enterprise environments. Optimizing and automating security processes to improve efficiency.
This hybrid role requires candidates to work remotely with travel to London two days per week.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Security Engineering & Implementation: Implement and configure Zero Trust security frameworks including identitycentric security controls. Deploy and enforce security policies aligned with Zero Trust principles. Optimize and finetune security tools for continuous threat monitoring and protection. Conduct handson security solution deployment and integration into existing systems.
- Identity & Access Management (IAM): Configure and maintain identity and access control mechanisms. Implement multifactor authentication (MFA) least privilege access and microsegmentation. Support IAM teams in integrating security solutions within cloud and onprem environments.
- Network Security & MicroSegmentation: Implement network segmentation strategies to limit lateral movement within enterprise environments. Deploy and configure network security controls including softwaredefined perimeters and secure access service edge (SASE) solutions. Configure and manage security tools for continuous monitoring and threat detection.
- Cloud Security & Secure Access: Implement cloud security measures aligned with Zero Trust frameworks for Azure and hybrid environments. Deploy and maintain secure remote access solutions. Ensure security controls are correctly integrated across SaaS PaaS and IaaS environments.
- Security Operations & Risk Mitigation: Support security assessments to identify and remediate vulnerabilities. Assist in security incident investigations and response activities. Work with IT teams to implement security patches and updates. Provide input into security control enhancements and compliance measures.
- Automation & Process Optimization: Develop automation scripts for security processes and configurations. Use scripting and automation tools (PowerShell Python KQL) to improve security monitoring and response capabilities. Support DevSecOps initiatives to embed security in development pipelines.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Must have 3 years implementing and configuring Zero Trust architecture.
- Strong handson experience in security engineering and network security.
- Proficiency in configuring identity and access management (IAM) including MFA and privilege management.
- Experience with network security technologies such as firewalls VPNs and microsegmentation.
- Expertise in implementing cloud security controls in Azure and hybrid environments.
- Familiarity with security compliance standards (ISO 27001 NIST GDPR etc.).
- Experience with security operations incident response and vulnerability management.
- Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell Python or KQL).
Desirable Skills & Qualifications:
- CCNP Security Microsoft Certified: Security Compliance and Identity Expert.
- Azure Security Engineer or similar cloud security certifications.
- Experience with Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions (Zscaler Prisma NetSkope for example).
- Experience with security orchestration automation and response (SOAR) tools.
- Understanding of penetration testing and ethical hacking methodologies.
Benefits
What We Offer:
A competitive salary of up to £65000/year (dependent on experience). Flexible hybrid working arrangements allowing workfromhome with weekly office collaboration. Opportunities to work on cuttingedge security projects in Zero Trust architectures. Professional development and certification support. Collaborative and innovative work environment with a focus on security excellence.