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Senior Network Security Engineer – Cloudflare & ZTNA Specialist– (Contract)

Location: Remote

Type: Contract (OUTSDIE IR35)



I'm looking for a hands-on Cloudflare specialist to lead the implementation of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Cloudflare Gateway for a non-UK-based client operating in a secure, cloud-native environment.



This is a technical delivery role for someone confident in setting up, configuring, and integrating Cloudflare's enterprise-grade security services, with particular focus on identity-aware access control and secure cloud networking.



Key Responsibilities

  • Configure and deploy Cloudflare ZTNA policies to control secure access to development environments in Azure
  • Set up Cloudflare Gateway features (DNS filtering, HTTP inspection, etc.) for secure browsing and egress control
  • Integrate Cloudflare services with:
  • Entra ID / Azure Active Directory for identity management
  • SIEM platforms (likely Microsoft Sentinel) for log forwarding and visibility
  • Coordinate with the client’s Azure infrastructure partners to ensure smooth integration
  • Produce documentation and operational handover material toward the end of delivery



Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong hands-on experience with Cloudflare Enterprise features, especially ZTNA and Gateway
  • Proven experience implementing Zero Trust access policies in cloud environments
  • Experience integrating Cloudflare with Azure AD/Entra ID and SIEM tools
  • Understanding of secure cloud networking principles and Zero Trust architecture
  • Experience in multi-cloud environments (Azure required)



If this role sounds like it could be right for you, then please apply now!

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