Network Security Engineer

Pierce Technology Corp; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology corporation in Chester seeks a skilled Network Security Engineer to design and manage complex network architectures and enhance security protocols. As part of a collaborative team, you will implement best practices and develop solutions that align with business needs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and operational security. Ideal candidates will have extensive hands-on experience in networking, security principles, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of technical hands-on networking and security experience.
• Solid background in network administration and architecture.
• Strong understanding of network security principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage complex network architecture.
• Support network and security infrastructure and controls.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans for the network.

Skills

Network Administration

Network Security Principles

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Scripting with Python

Communication Skills

Tools

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Network Diagnostic Tools

Firewalls

VPN

Network Security Tools

Job description

• Design, implement, and manage complex network architecture to meet requirements from various business units
• Support network and security infrastructure and controls, including, but not limited to Routers, Switches, SD-WAN, Firewalls, VPN, TACACS, netflow based tools, etc.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans for the network; assist in conducting periodic internal and external audits to assess security/risk in the network
• Ensure network systems comply with relevant regulatory and compliance standards Participate in incident triage, analysis, response, and remediation for network outages, intrusions, attacks, and other incidents
• Assist in developing network-specific security policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures
• Implement automation scripts and tools to streamline repetitive network tasks
• Manage network services and configurations, recommending and implementing changes that will improve overall company network security
• Assist in evaluating and developing solutions for complex network and security technologies for enterprise and service provider environments
• Work with network hardware and software vendors to evaluate new products and technologies
• Lead and/or participate in network-related projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into effective network solutions; collaborate with IT to design and implement hybrid cloud network solutions

• 5 to 7 years of technical hands-on networking and security experience
• A solid background in network administration and architecture, and an in-depth understanding of communication protocols and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF)
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices
• Familiarity with access control models and network security, knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g., Python)
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools
• Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, VPN, netflow, and other network security tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to assimilate, analyze, and correlate large amounts of forensic data from various network, operating system, application, and security devices, logs, and alerts
• Experience in handling networking and security for a large enterprise network or service provider network
• Ability to present and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical staff as well as senior management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills