Network Security Engineer

Huston Photos; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Network Security Engineer to enhance their IT infrastructure. This hybrid role offers the chance to design, secure, and maintain robust networks that support business operations. You'll be responsible for managing communications, ensuring security, and optimizing performance. With a competitive salary and benefits like 24 days of holiday, this position promises a rewarding work-life balance. If you're passionate about network security and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working arrangements

Pension

Life assurance

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience in secure network maintenance in a Windows environment.
• CCNA/CCNP certification required for expertise.

Responsibilities

• Designing and deploying network services per policies.
• Monitoring and managing network communications, including routers and firewalls.
• Collaborating with security teams to implement security measures.

Skills

LAN/WAN expertise

VPN management

Firewall management

TCP/IP knowledge

Strong troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or professional certification

Tools

FortiGate

Windows Server

SCCM/MECM

VMware

CrowdStrike

Cortex XDR

Office 365

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced IT Network Engineer responsible for designing, securing, and maintaining reliable IT networks and communications across all operations.

The position is hybrid, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, once probation is passed. Applicants should live near Exeter Airport.

Our goal is to build stable, secure, and efficient networks and systems to support the business.

Responsibilities include:

1. Designing and deploying network services per policies.
2. Monitoring and managing network communications, including routers, switches, firewalls, servers, and LAN/WAN.
3. Managing IP space, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and VoIP for security and optimization.
4. Applying best practices for network security.
5. Planning hardware lifecycle and emergency protocols.
6. Providing service updates and monitoring service targets.
7. Ensuring WAN bandwidth and connectivity are sufficient and resilient.
8. Researching new networking technologies for performance and security improvements.
9. Collaborating with security teams to implement security measures.
10. Maintaining asset management and documentation.
11. Supporting hardware infrastructure and backup processes.
12. Assisting in deployment and administration of hardware and software, including Active Directory and firewall management.

Person Specification:

• Relevant degree or professional certification preferred.
• Experience in secure network maintenance in a Windows environment.
• Expertise in LAN/WAN, VPN, wireless networking, with CCNA/CCNP certification required.
• Firewall management experience, preferably with FortiGate.
• Skills in Cat6, fibre, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, SSL, 2FA.
• Knowledge of Windows Server, SCCM/MECM, VMware, Veaam, CrowdStrike, Cortex XDR, IP telephony, and Office 365 is advantageous.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Flexibility for out-of-hours work if needed.
• Driving license is a plus but not essential.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary.
• Holiday entitlement starting at 24 days, plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Pension, life assurance, and ongoing training.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Note: Only suitable candidates will be contacted due to high application volume. We promote equality and do not discriminate under the Equality Act 2010.