Saunders Scott

About the Company

Saunders Scott is a specialist IT, Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Executive Search firm. Working in conjunction with our clients and associates, Saunders Scott continually delivers outstanding candidates in Leadership, Sales, Professional Services, Consulting and Technical positions throughout EMEA.

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Company Name

Saunders Scott

Job Title

Network Engineer- Security focus, Outside IR35, onsite.

Job Description

Job Title: Network Engineer – Security Focus Role Summary: Design, configure, test, and deploy Fortinet SD‑WAN, Fortinet firewalls, and Cisco Nexus, LAN, and Wi‑Fi infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable network operations. Expectations: Deliver accurate, secure network configurations; maintain documentation; support live production changes; meet project deadlines in close collaboration with the Project Manager. Key Responsibilities: - Design, write, and validate configurations for Fortinet SD‑WAN, Fortinet firewalls, Cisco Nexus switches, and Cisco LAN/Wi‑Fi infrastructure. - Modify and optimize existing network equipment configurations. - Prepare and implement configurations for new hardware. - Load configurations onto devices, perform validation testing, and troubleshoot issues. - Support network changes, cutovers, and migrations. - Implement general routing and switching configurations. - Design and apply firewall and network security policies. - Create and maintain technical documentation. - Coordinate with Project Manager to support project timelines. Required Skills: - Hands‑on experience with Fortinet SD‑WAN and Fortinet firewalls. - Hands‑on experience with Cisco Nexus platforms. - Experience with Cisco LAN and Wi‑Fi networks. - Solid understanding of routing and switching protocols. - Experience in firewall and security design. - Ability to write, load, and validate network configurations on live production networks. - Strong problem‑solving and documentation skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience. - Certifications (preferred but not mandatory): Fortinet NSE 4/5, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, or equivalent security qualifications.

Heathrow, United kingdom

On site

15-01-2026