MANDARIN Network and Security Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a MANDARIN Network and Security Engineer for an onsite role in Preston, Lancashire. The position demands expertise in network infrastructure and security frameworks, offering a competitive salary up to £75,000 per annum. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in IT, possess strong relevant experience, and be fluent in Mandarin and English. Key responsibilities include security monitoring, vulnerability management, and network administration, requiring flexibility for after-hours support.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Mandarin and English.
• Minimum 3 years in IT/network/security/IP telephony.
• Experience with Cisco IP services and network monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security tools and respond to incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and patch management.
• Configure switches and support network services.

Skills

Security Monitoring

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Network Access Control (NAC)

Network Administration

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in IT/Computer Science

Tools

Cisco

IDS/IPS

SIEM

OSPF

BGP

NDR

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MANDARIN Network and Security Engineer, Preston, Lancashire

Client: ABL Recruitment

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Excellent opportunity for anyone fluent in MANDARIN with recent experience as a Network and Security Engineer or with 5 years in this field seeking their next role. This is a corporate banking position requiring a specialist for installation, support, and maintenance of network infrastructure and security frameworks, assisting the network and security manager with IT networking equipment support across the bank.

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), investigate alerts, logs, incidents, and assist in incident response.
• Vulnerability Management: Conduct assessments, support penetration testing, patch systems, and mitigate risks.
• 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 in IT/Computer Science (preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in IT support (network/security/IP telephony).
• Technical Skills: Experience with OSPF, BGP, STP, NAC, Cisco IP services, network monitoring, NDR, SIEM, vulnerability assessment, and patch management.
• Soft Skills: Ability to work under pressure, strong communication, and collaboration skills.
• Working Conditions: Flexibility for after-hours/weekend support during incidents.