Network & Cyber Security Consultant

We are currently partnering with an organisation seeking an experienced Network & Cyber Security Consultant to support critical Digital Edge and Cyber Security initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise-scale infrastructure projects focused on securing and optimising digital banking platforms.

Job title: Network & Cyber Security Consultant
Location: Bristol or Halifax (please specify preferred client location when applying)
Hybrid Working: 2 days per week onsite at client location
Experience Required: 8+ Years
Rate: Up to £450 per day (Inside IR35)

The successful candidate will work across CDN, Edge Security and Web Application delivery, supporting modernisation initiatives and strengthening cyber resilience across customer-facing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Support and optimise Digital Edge and Cyber Security product offerings across enterprise banking infrastructure
Carry out WAF, Security and Bot Manager reviews to identify threats and vulnerabilities across edge and origin traffic
Implement alerting and monitoring solutions for system errors, security threats and performance issues
Generate, manage and upload certificates for SSL/TLS handshakes
Configure and implement Edge-based load balancing for web applications
Implement path-based routing for client traffic across infrastructure environments
Manage and optimise security configurations associated with hostnames and edge services
Work closely with application teams to maximise availability and reduce attack surface exposure
Configure caching, edge storage and custom error/sorry pages where required
Validate and implement HTTP methods in line with application and security requirements
Support production and pre-production incidents with timely technical troubleshooting
Assist teams on digital transformation and modernisation initiatives, including debugging across Akamai and downstream infrastructureRequired Technical Skills:

Strong understanding of networking and cyber security fundamentals
Experience with Content Delivery Networks (CDN) and Edge Computing technologies
Knowledge of SSL/TLS encryption and certificate management
Strong understanding of DNS resolution, IP networking and TCP handshakes
Experience with HTTP/S methods, headers and status codes
Good knowledge of the OSI Model and communications frameworks
Understanding of cyber attack vectors including DDoS, SQL Injection, CSS/CMD Injection, LFI, botnets and web protocol attacks
Experience with load balancing, proxies and reverse proxies
Knowledge of BGP, ACLs and Zero Trust Architecture
Exposure to SIEM data, threat intelligence and traffic reporting
Experience supporting cloud infrastructure environments
Ability to troubleshoot complex networking and security issues across edge and origin infrastructureThis role would suit a technically strong consultant with a blend of networking, cyber security and edge infrastructure expertise, looking to contribute to large-scale secure digital transformation projects within a highly regulated environment.

To apply, please submit your CV along with your preferred client location and current availability.

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PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK