Network Security Specialist

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Network and Security Specialist to oversee comprehensive technical solutions, ensuring peak performance and reliability. The role involves developing strategies, monitoring security incidents, and maintaining system security. This hybrid position in London offers a competitive salary and car allowance.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in firewalls and Cisco technologies.
• Experience with scripting and automation with PowerShell.
• Background in supporting Windows Server environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for network and security infrastructure.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents.
• Design disaster recovery plans and coordinate incident responses.

Skills

Firewalls

Cisco Technologies

Security Tools

Scripting

Virtualization

Education

Cisco CCNA/CCNP Certification

Tools

SIEM

Sophos MTR

Zscaler

Splunk

PowerShell

VMware

Rubrik

Job description

Network and Security Specialist

Location:

London – Hybrid (4 days weekly in office)

Client:

VIQU IT Recruitment

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Network and Security Specialist

London – Hybrid (4 days weekly in office)

Competitive Salary + Car allowance

VIQU has partnered with a prestigious Fortune 500 company to hire a Network and Security Specialist. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of comprehensive technical solutions, overseeing the entire network and security lifecycle to ensure peak performance and reliability across the organization.

Key Duties of the Network and Security Specialist:

1. Develop and implement strategies to ensure network and security infrastructure meets current and future needs.
2. Monitor and respond to security incidents using tools like SIEM and Sophos MTR.
3. Maintain system security by configuring firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems, and ensuring timely patching.
4. Manage vulnerability remediation based on penetration test results and risk assessments.
5. Investigate security incidents, conduct forensic analysis, and apply swift mitigation actions.
6. Stay current on security technologies and trends to enhance system protection.
7. Design disaster recovery plans and coordinate incident responses with the IT Team Leader.
8. Ensure adherence to security policies, SLA requirements, and compliance standards.
9. Maintain comprehensive system documentation and support system upgrades.

Experience Needed:

1. Strong expertise in firewalls, particularly Checkpoint, and deep understanding of Cisco technologies including routers, switches, and ISE.
2. Skilled in security tools such as Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA), Splunk, and general IT security best practices and prevention.
3. Certified in Cisco CCNA/CCNP.
4. Experience with scripting and automation with PowerShell.
5. Background in supporting Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Exchange, and exposure to Linux OS.
6. Hands-on experience with virtualization and HCI technologies (e.g., VMware, VxRail, RecoverPoint) and backup solutions such as Rubrik.
7. Comfortable managing infrastructure performance, capacity planning, and data center or vendor/carrier relationships.
8. Understanding of unified communications (e.g., Cisco CUCM) and modern enterprise IT environments.

To discuss this opportunity further, please APPLY NOW for a no-obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Alternatively, contact Jack McManus via the VIQU website.

If you know someone suitable for this role, VIQU offers an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral starts work with our client (terms apply).

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