We are hiring a Freelance Senior Network & Security Engineer for a long-term contract running until end of the year. This role sits within a technology-driven business delivering secure network and infrastructure solutions to enterprise and critical infrastructure clients across Europe. This is a hands-on, client-facing engineering role focused on secure network design, firewall implementation and private cloud connectivity. It is not a pure support or SOC position. Responsibilities: Design and validate secure network architectures for client environments Implement and configure Fortinet and/or Palo Alto firewall solutions Deploy and secure routers, switches and access points (hardware + software) Configure routing, segmentation and VPN connectivity Support private cloud and data centre network infrastructure Act as the technical lead during project delivery alongside Project Managers Provide 2nd and 3rd line support on complex installations Deliver on-site client training following implementation Contribute to vulnerability management and security hardening activities Requirements: Experience 5–7+ years in a Network & Security Engineering role Strong experience in enterprise or managed services environments Technical Skills Fortinet (FortiGate) and/or Palo Alto firewalls HA clustering Centralised management Advanced security policies Strong L3 networking knowledge: Routing (static and dynamic) NAT and VLAN segmentation IPsec VPN ACLs and 802.1x Solid understanding of secure network architecture principles Experience installing and configuring network hardware Working knowledge of VMware and core Windows/Linux fundamentals