
Senior Network Engineer
- Sverige
- Kontrakt
- Heltid
🕒 Employment Type: Full-time, 100%
📅 Contract Period: 6 October 2025 - 6 October 2027About the Role:We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Network Security Engineer to join our client's global IT security team. In this role, you will design, implement, and secure next-generation network infrastructures, driving Zero Trust strategies and safeguarding critical digital assets in a complex, regulated environment.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with deep expertise in Cisco, Palo Alto, and Zscaler technologies who wants to make a real impact on the future of secure connectivity in a global enterprise.Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement secure network architectures, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, and Zero Trust solutions.
- Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents using SIEM tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on identity management (IAM) and network access control (NAC).
- Drive and implement Zero Trust strategies across both IT and OT environments.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
- Support audits and adhere to ITSM and CMDB processes.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
- 12+ years of experience in network security engineering.
- Proven expertise with Cisco, Palo Alto, and Zscaler (ZPA, ZIA).
- Strong skills in secure architecture, encryption, and incident response.
- Excellent analytical thinking and communication skills.
- CCNP/CCIE Security, PCNSA/PCNSE, CCSA/CCSE, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, Zscaler certifications.
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