IT Network Security Engineer

Wise Employment Plymouth; Cadbury; Hybrid; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly expanding company in Exeter is seeking an IT Network Security Engineer for a full-time role. You will manage secure network infrastructures and administer key network systems including routers and firewalls. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in a technical IT position and possess mandatory CCNA/CCNP certification. Excellent benefits include hybrid working, 24 days holiday, and support for ongoing training and development. Salary starts at £36,500, dependent on experience.

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.
• Solid understanding of TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP, SSL, 2FA, and AD.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with a flexible and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage robust, secure network infrastructure.
• Administer routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Oversee IP address management, DNS, DHCP, and VoIP.
• Collaborate with internal IT and Group SOC teams on security measures.
• Provide hands-on support for endpoint hardware and client installation.

Skills

CCNA / CCNP certification

Strong experience with LAN / WAN / VLAN

VPNs and enterprise-grade switching

Firewall configuration and management

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Tools

Fortigate

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 £36,500 (possibly higher for the right candidate) 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!

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