MANDARIN Network and Security Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in corporate banking is seeking a MANDARIN Network and Security Engineer in Crawley. This key role involves monitoring security frameworks, ensuring compliance, and providing robust network support, while leveraging both technical and soft skills. Ideal candidates will bring fluency in Mandarin alongside a solid background in network security.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in IT support (network/security/IP telephony).
• Fluency in Mandarin and English required.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security tools to detect threats and assist in incident response.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support penetration testing.
• Configure and troubleshoot network switches and Cisco services.

Skills

Network Security

Incident Response

Communication

Collaboration

Technical Support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science

Tools

NAC

Cisco IP Telephony

Network Monitoring Tools

SIEM

Vulnerability Assessment Tools

Job description

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MANDARIN Network and Security Engineer, Crawley, West Sussex

Client: ABL Recruitment

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Excellent opportunity for anyone with fluent MANDARIN and recent experience as a Network and Security Engineer, or with 5 years in this specialist field looking for their next step. This is a corporate banking role; the team needs a specialist for the installation, support, and maintenance of network infrastructure and security frameworks, assisting the network and security manager with administration and maintenance of the Bank's IT networking equipment, including support of the network equipment and HO network.

Job Title: MANDARIN Network and Security Engineer

Location: London

Work style: Onsite office-based role

Salary: up to £75,000 per annum

Languages: Mandarin Chinese and English

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Monitoring & Incident Response: Monitor security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM) to detect threats, investigate alerts, logs, incidents, and assist in incident response.
• Vulnerability Management: Conduct assessments, support penetration testing, and collaborate on patching and risk mitigation.
• Network Access Control (NAC): Configure switches, endpoints, and troubleshoot Cisco IP Phone/IPC services.
• Network Administration: Configure user switches, perform health checks, and provide after-hours support.
• Compliance & Collaboration: Ensure security standards, coordinate network checks, liaise with global IT teams, document processes, and communicate controls.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science (preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in IT support (network/security/IP telephony).
• Technical Skills: Experience with OSPF, BGP, STP, NAC, IPT (Cisco), network monitoring tools, NDR, SIEM, vulnerability assessment, and patch management.
• Soft Skills: Ability to work under pressure, handle emergencies, and possess strong communication and collaboration skills.

Working Conditions:

• Flexibility for after-hours/weekend support during incidents.