Azure Network Security Engineer - You will be trained up in Azure networking If you have at least 5 years' experience of Networking and Security, BAU and projects - firewalls (ideally Fortinet) and Zscaler and want to learn Azure networking skills get in touch - you can be trained up in this role. Role purpose (and what you will learn) Azure – networking and security, Terraform, GitHub and Azure DevOps, Azure NSGs, UDRs, Peerings, vNets, Landing Zones and ExpressRoutes, Azure vWAN. Fortinet product suite incl Gate, AP, Authenticator, Analyzer and Manager. Akami, Zscaler The business needs a Senior Azure Network Security Engineer to be based out of our Leeds office however the role will largely be spent at home. Travel to Leeds, Liverpool and London and other national and international sites may be required as projects dictate. Working as part of the central Network Services Team based across Leeds and London you will assist with daily operations and service improvements. You will be required to work on project delivery and provide support services to Business and IT teams. Skills to include Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, Communication and Documentation. You will assist with remediating audit or security findings, providing evidence as required to ensure the company adheres to best practice and security policy. In this role you will work closely with Infrastructure, Architecture, Business Application and Security teams. This position may require you to provide on call escalated support in event of major incidents. Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities Strategic Focus Continuous improvement – Develop systems and services to be secure and efficient to meet the demands of the business. Cost Management – review and be mindful of costs and adhere to existing controls surrounding cloud deployment. Strategic Direction - anticipate future IT and business requirements and propose solutions to capture and maximize efficiency, cost and automation opportunities. Procedures and Policy – Adhere to procedures and processes around Change management and use systems in line with SLA’s and standards to improve the IT Network Security environment. Operational Management Project Management – Playing a key role in delivery of projects and deployments in the Network space. SME / Key Contact - Act as a point of contact for incidents to IT teams Provide prime point of contact and SME in times of major system outages. Operations – Respond to all Network related Incidents in line with SLAs as required. Governance & Risk Audits – provide necessary support to any audits, questionnaires and IT Key Controls including key accreditations and certifications being undertaken by the business or external providers. The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs. The role at times may require you to attend meetings outside normal business hours to include other region time zones. This role may also be called upon for work outside normal hours for major VIP events, major incidents and other activities on weekends. Experience & Personal Attributes 5 Years experience working in a Networking and Security capacity. Firewall and Zscaler experience. The below Azure experience is trainable Demonstrate knowledge through understanding of key components in the Azure workspace environment. Familiarity in using Terraform, GitHub and Azure DevOps to undertake deployment tasks. Experience and understanding in Azure NSGs, UDRs, Peerings, vNets, Landing Zones and ExpressRoutes. Experience in creating and using Azure vWAN is a plus along with a good understanding of BGP routing protocols and VPNs. Experience and good understanding of the Fortinet product suite incl Gate, AP, Authenticator, Analyzer and Manager. Experience and understanding of 802.1x to secure the on-premise LAN networks. Familiarity of Akamai in a cloud environment. Experience and understanding of Cisco Switch environments. Experience of using Zscaler ZIA & ZPA to manage internet security and remote access to core systems. Experience of using ServiceNow and understanding of the ITIL framework. Experience of Solarwinds Monitoring and Configuration Manager. Identify and mitigate security risks and ensure IT security design and delivery. Friendly approachable demeaner to staff who are not from a technical background and the ability to communicate complex scenarios or into a basic level for them to gain an understanding. A keen eye for detail and accuracy and taking pride in the work you deliver. AZ-700, NSE v7 or other certifications are desirable