IT Network Security Engineer

Wise Employment Plymouth; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an IT Network Security Engineer for a Full Time Permanent role in Exeter. The successful candidate will design and manage secure network infrastructures while administering routers, switches, and firewalls. Qualifications include CCNA/CCNP and 5+ years in a Technical IT role. The salary starts at £36,500 and includes benefits like 24 days holiday, hybrid working, and a contributory pension. Apply today if you're ready for a new challenge.

Benefits

24 days' holiday

Hybrid working

Contributory pension

Flexitime

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests

Staff discounts

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Technical IT role in a Microsoft environment.
• CCNA / CCNP certification is mandatory.
• Strong experience with enterprise-grade switching and network management.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage secure network infrastructure.
• Administer routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and servers.
• Collaborate with internal teams for security measures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Time-management

Collaboration

Proactive mindset

Education

CCNA / CCNP certification

5+ years in a Technical IT role

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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