Network Engineer – Security Operations

NECSWS; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech sector seeks a Network Engineer in Security Operations based in Hemel Hempstead. You will safeguard network integrity and contribute to proactive solutions in a diverse and dynamic environment, supported by an excellent benefits package including private medical cover and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

25 days paid holiday

Group Pension Plan with employer contributions

Flexible benefits package

Free access to LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• Experience in large network environments is essential.
• Significant experience in IT Systems infrastructure patching.
• Ability to obtain relevant security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Manage and patch IT systems infrastructure including networks and firewalls.
• Investigate alerts and respond to incidents promptly.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams and automate remediation.

Skills

Network security

Firewalls

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Cisco ASA/Firepower

Palo Alto/Panorama

Routing protocols

Client-facing skills

Education

CCNA

CCNP

Job description

Network Engineer – Security Operations, Hemel Hempstead

Client:

NECSWS

Location:

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

05de1d0a3679

Job Views:

6

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

Job Description

Join our team for an exciting mission to provide high-quality, proactive support to a vibrant multi-client community. As a Security Operations Network Engineer you will be deliver best-in-class solutions, work with cutting-edge tech in our customer focussed support team. The primary focus of this role will be our large Network Environment – with a focus on security, firewalls, vulnerabilities and patching.

Responsibilities:

• Safeguard network through meticulous security and vulnerability patch management.
• Investigate alerts, respond swiftly to incidents, and provide valuable recommendations.
• Resolve incidents promptly, manage infrastructure capacity, and minimize incidents through proactive problem-solving
• To proactively manage and patch the complete IT systems infrastructure including the Network, Web Access, VPNs and firewalls.
• Working with Switches and Firewalls
• Perform proactive scanning, implement ITHC remediation, and join thrilling threat hunting missions.
• Drive down incident numbers through proactive problem management and present system performance reports.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams, automate remediation, and analyse Cisco/Palo firewalls to meet SLAs, deliver timely projects, and provide high-level technical support.
• Embrace variety, get involved in exciting business activities, and work across different locations.
• Be flexible, covering out-of-hours work and exceeding expectations.
• Ensure timely service restoration, proactive system monitoring, maintenance, backups, installing patches, upgrades and strategic infrastructure capacity planning and management.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• Relevant experience in large network environments.
• Significant experience patching the complete IT Systems infrastructure
• Proficiency in Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto/Panorama technologies.
• Understanding of network routing protocols.
• Self-motivated, excellent communication, client-facing skills.
• Able to obtain or currently hold the relevant security clearances (SC and/or NPPV)

Desirable:

• Experience with Pulse Secure, Gemalto/Thales, network automation.
• Relevant network qualifications such as CCNA/CCNP
• Experience with Network Automation
• Awareness of recognised security practices and standards
• Knowledge of network monitoring and backup tools

Additional Information

We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an aboveaverage pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:

• Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
• 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
• 4 x basic salarylife assurance coverfunded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
• A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributionsup to a maximum of 8.5%
• A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
• All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
• All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks.
• Depending on the nature of the role a DisclosureBarring Service (DBS) check may also be required along with further vetting checks like SC and NPPV3

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.

Who We Are:

We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.

Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.

We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.

We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom