IT Network Security Engineer

Wise Employment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled IT Network Security Engineer to enhance their network infrastructure in Exeter. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and fantastic benefits, including hybrid working options, generous holiday allowances, and ongoing training support. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in a Microsoft environment and possess CCNA/CCNP certification. You'll be responsible for managing secure networks, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with internal teams to implement security protocols. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the organization's IT landscape!

Benefits

24 days holiday (rising to 27)

Hybrid working

Contributory pension & life assurance

Flexitime & cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests & staff discounts

Ongoing training & development support

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Technical IT role in a Microsoft environment.
• CCNA/CCNP certification is mandatory.
• Strong experience with LAN/WAN/VLAN and VPNs.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage secure network infrastructure per IT standards.
• Administer routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement security measures.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VPNs

Firewall Configuration

LAN/WAN/VLAN

Active Directory

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

CCNA/CCNP Certification

5+ years in Technical IT role

Tools

Fortigate

Dell Switching

VMware/ESXi

SCCM/MECM

Veeam

CrowdStrike

Cortex XDR

Job description

Wise Employment are looking for an IT Network Security Engineer to join a rapidly expanding company based in Exeter. This opportunity is a Full Time Permanent role working 8:30am -5pm Monday to Friday (38.75 hours per week). It offers a salary of GBP36,500 along with some fantastic benefits such as:

24days holiday (rising to 27) + bank holidays, Hybrid working (based on team and business needs), Contributory pension & life assurance, Flexitime & cycle to work scheme, Free eye tests & staff discounts, ongoing training & development support

As an IT Network Security Engineer your role will involve:

• Designing and managing robust, secure network infrastructure in line with Group IT and security standards.
• Administer routers, switches, firewalls (Fortigate), VPNs, VLANs, servers, telephony, and LAN/WAN systems.
• Oversee IP address management, DNS, DHCP, VoIP, and VPN traffic to ensure performance and security.
• Plan and test hardware lifecycle, hot-swaps, failovers, and business continuity procedures.
• Collaborate with internal IT and Group SOC teams to implement preventative security measures.
• Maintain detailed documentation, including network schematics and technical processes.
• Provide hands-on support for endpoint hardware, client installation, and end-user training.
• Support MS Active Directory, Group Policies, O365, and secure email/web environments.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• 5+ years in a Technical IT role in a Microsoft environment.
• CCNA/CCNP certification (mandatory).
• Strong experience with LAN/WAN/VLAN, VPNs, and enterprise-grade switching (Dell preferred).
• Firewall configuration and management (Fortigate experience highly desirable).
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSL, 2FA, and AD.
• Familiarity with VMware/ESXi, SCCM/MECM, Veeam, CrowdStrike, and Cortex XDR is a plus.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and time-management skills.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with a flexible and methodical approach.

Please note that the salary offered will be based on your previous experience, skillset and determined by the Hiring Manager during the interview process.

So what are you waiting for, if you want a new role like this do not delay apply today!