IT Network Security Engineer

Plymouth Foam, An ALTOR company; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an IT Network Security Engineer to join their rapidly expanding team in Exeter. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits, including hybrid working arrangements and ongoing training support. You will be responsible for designing and managing secure network infrastructure, administering critical network components, and collaborating with various teams to enhance security measures. If you have a proactive mindset and a strong technical background, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

24 days' holiday (rising to 27) + bank holidays

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 within a Microsoft environment.
• CCNA/CCNP certification is mandatory.
• Strong experience with LAN/WAN/VLAN, VPNs, and enterprise-grade switching.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage secure network infrastructure in line with IT and security standards.
• Administer routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and servers.
• Collaborate with internal IT and Group SOC teams to implement security measures.

Skills

Firewall configuration and management

TCP/IP

VPNs

LAN/WAN/VLAN

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Education

CCNA/CCNP certification

5+ years in a 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 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday (38.75 hours per week). It offers a salary of £36,500 along with benefits such as:

• 24 days' 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

Role Responsibilities

As an IT Network Security Engineer, your role will involve:

1. Designing and managing secure network infrastructure in line with Group IT and security standards
2. Administering routers, switches, firewalls (Fortigate), VPNs, VLANs, servers, telephony, and LAN/WAN systems
3. Overseeing IP address management, DNS, DHCP, VoIP, and VPN traffic to ensure performance and security
4. Planning and testing hardware lifecycle, hot-swaps, failovers, and business continuity procedures
5. Collaborating with internal IT and Group SOC teams to implement security measures
6. Maintaining detailed documentation, including network schematics and processes
7. Providing support for endpoint hardware, client installation, and end-user training
8. Supporting MS Active Directory, Group Policies, O365, and secure email/web environments

Candidate Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. 5+ years in a technical IT role within a Microsoft environment
2. CCNA/CCNP certification (mandatory)
3. Strong experience with LAN/WAN/VLAN, VPNs, and enterprise-grade switching (Dell preferred)
4. Firewall configuration and management experience (Fortigate highly desirable)
5. Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSL, 2FA, and AD
6. Familiarity with VMware/ESXi, SCCM/MECM, Veeam, CrowdStrike, and Cortex XDR is a plus
7. Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and time-management skills
8. A proactive, collaborative mindset with a flexible and methodical approach

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

If you are interested in this role, do not delay—apply today!