Network Security Engineer

A little about this gig

Agility Partners is seeking an experienced Network & Security Engineer to help design, implement, and operate the network and security estate at Barings. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who brings deep technical expertise, a passion for secure networking, and the drive to continuously improve a global enterprise environment. You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of network services while collaborating closely with a high-performing team in an Agile delivery model.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, implementing, and operating the network and security environment in alignment with established policies, processes, and procedures.
• Operating as a technical contributor within an Agile team environment.
• Providing technical leadership and working collaboratively with other engineers.
• Designing, implementing, and operating secure networking capabilities across the enterprise.
• Proactively maintaining network and security hardware, applications, and services.
• Responding to incidents, service requests, and troubleshooting connectivity or performance issues.
• Implementing planned changes across all network and security devices and services owned by the team.
• Responding to emergency situations and performing effective troubleshooting during major incidents.
• Producing and maintaining high-quality documentation, including:
• Network and security designs
• Operational and run documentation
• Change records
• Runbooks and test plans
• Supporting control, audit, and risk management routines.
• Participating in the team on-call rotation as required.

The ideal candidate

The successful candidate will bring strong technical depth across networking and security technologies, along with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.

Required qualifications and experience include:

• Significant hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama in a global enterprise environment.
• PCNSE or PCCSE certification, or equivalent practical experience.
• Cisco CCNP certification, or equivalent practical experience.
• Advanced understanding and experience with OSPF and BGP routing protocols.
• Azure networking experience, including AZ-700 certification or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of micro-segmentation principles and technologies.
• Practical experience implementing Zero Trust security principles.
• Experience using Wireshark or similar packet capture and traffic analysis tools.
• Experience with DDoS mitigation services.
• Familiarity with LogicMonitor or comparable monitoring platforms.
• Experience with Cisco ISE and/or other Network Access Control (NAC) solutions.
• Experience with multiple connectivity technologies, including DIA, MPLS, and DWDM.
• Experience supporting Cisco and Meraki wireless solutions.

Additional skills and attributes:

• Broad, well-rounded knowledge of infrastructure technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• A passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• A collaborative mindset with a commitment to creating a caring, inclusive, and safe team environment.
• Network automation experience is a strong advantage.

Reasons to love it

• Opportunity to work in a global enterprise environment with modern networking and security technologies.
• High-impact role with ownership across design, implementation, and operations.
• Strong emphasis on technical leadership, collaboration, and innovation.
• Exposure to advanced security concepts such as Zero Trust and micro-segmentation.
• Support for professional growth through hands-on experience with leading platforms and certifications.
• A team culture that values Agile delivery, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Meaningful work that directly contributes to the stability, security, and resilience of the organization’s technology landscape.