Cyber Security Engineer

EMBS Talent Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full support for Fortinet training and certification

Immediate impact in an agile team

Job summary

A fast-growing technology firm in the East Midlands is seeking a dedicated Cyber Security Engineer with a current CCNA or PCCET certification. In this role, you will implement security solutions and lead the configuration of Fortinet products while receiving full training. With a collaborative and impactful work environment, you will have the autonomy to shape technical standards. SC Clearance is required, and candidates must be UK nationals or dual nationals willing to meet residency requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Cyber Security.
• Current CCNA or PCCET certification.
• Based in or near Derby with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Implement architected designs across customer environments.
• Lead configuration and deployment of Fortinet solutions.
• Act as technical bridge between design and reality.

Skills

Hands-on Cyber Security experience

Networking knowledge: TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF/BGP routing

Ability to create high-quality documentation

Education

CCNA or PCCET certification

Tools

FortiGate

Cisco networking

Job description

SC Clearance Required (UK or Dual National)

Are you a hands-on Cyber Security professional with a CCNA or PCCET certification who's ready to become a Fortinet expert? Do you want to be the \"go-to\" technical specialist for Fortinet security solutions without the heavy burden of full architectural design?

We are working with a fast-growing, agile technology disruptor based in Derby. They partner with high-profile blue-chip customers across the UK to deliver cutting-edge network and security transformations. As they continue to scale, we are looking for a dedicated Cyber Security Engineer to take full ownership of security implementations — and we'll back you with the training and support to get you there.

The Role: Impact & Ownership

As the sole Cyber Security Engineer in the business, you will work directly alongside an experienced Network Architect. You won't just be maintaining legacy systems; you will be at the heart of greenfield installations and complex security transformations.

• Implement & Deliver: Take architected designs (LLDs) and bring them to life across diverse customer environments.
• Fortinet Specialist (in the making): Lead the configuration and deployment of FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, and SD-WAN solutions — with full training and certification support to fast-track your Fortinet expertise.
• Collaborate: Act as the technical bridge between design and reality, providing security-specific input to the Architect.
• Autonomy: Manage your own workload in a fast-paced, project-driven environment where your expertise is trusted from day one.

What We're Looking For

You don't need to be a Fortinet expert yet — but you do need solid foundations and the drive to get there. You should have 5+ years of hands-on experience and hold a current CCNA or PCCET certification.

Must-Haves:

• A current CCNA or PCCET certification with a genuine appetite to retrain and specialise in Fortinet technologies.
• Strong core networking knowledge: TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF/BGP routing, and VPN technologies.
• A track record of delivering greenfield deployments and producing high-quality \"as-built\" documentation.
• Based in or near Derby, with a full UK driving licence for occasional travel to customer sites and data centres.
• Current SC Clearance, or eligible and willing to undergo the process (UK residency requirements apply).

Nice-to-Haves:

• Any Fortinet exposure — NSE4/FCP or hands-on FortiGate experience is a bonus, not a barrier.
• Experience with Cisco LAN or Cloud networking (Azure/AWS).
• Background working in regulated or SC-cleared environments.

Why Join?

• Invest in your future: Full support for Fortinet training and certification — they want to make you an expert.
• True Autonomy: Help shape technical standards and tooling as the business grows.
• No Red Tape: A small, agile team where you can make an immediate impact from day one.

SC Clearance is required for this role. Candidates must be UK nationals or dual nationals and meet UK residency requirements.