Network Security Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Network Security Engineer in Exeter. This hybrid position requires expertise in cybersecurity, including managing network services and ensuring IP security. Key responsibilities include overseeing network communications and supporting IT systems. Ideal candidates will have experience with LAN/WAN/VLAN communications, firewall management, and a background in similar roles. The role offers a salary between £34,000 and £36,500 plus benefits.

Benefits

Holiday

Flexitime

Discounts

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of network communications.
• Experience with a strong focus on cybersecurity.
• Track record in a security-focused role.

Responsibilities

• Manage network security and communications.
• Focus on cybersecurity and risk mitigation.
• Ensure optimal IP security.
• Support core IT systems.

Skills

LAN/WAN/VLAN communications

VPN configuration

Enterprise wireless networking

Firewall configuration

TCP/IP stack

Linux operating system

Windows operating system

VMware

Job description

Network Security Engineer - Exeter - Hybrid

£34,000 - £36,500 + Holiday + Flexitime + Discounts

This is an excellent opportunity for a Network Security Engineer to join a market leader within its industry where you will play a key role within the wider IT Team.

Our company specialises in the design and manufacture of fireplaces supplied internationally. We pride ourselves in supplying high‑quality products and excellent service to our customers.

In this varied role you will be responsible for reviewing and managing network services by monitoring internal and external communications and ensuring the security of the organisation's IP. The role will also heavily focus on cyber security through delivering penetration testing and assisting with failover planning to minimise future risks. You will collaborate with the Group IT team to support Active Directory, web connectivity, and endpoint security.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage network security and communications.
• Focus on cybersecurity and risk mitigation.
• Ensure optimal IP and protection.
• Support core IT systems.

Key Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of LAN/WAN/VLAN communications, VPN configuration, and enterprise wireless networking, ideally with experience in Dell core and edge switches.
• Expertise in firewall configuration, management, and monitoring (preferably Fortigate).
• Strong understanding of the TCP/IP stack.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems and virtual network technologies (VMware).
• Proven track record within a similar role (Cybersecurity Engineer, Security Engineer, Network Analyst).

Reference Number: BBBH

To apply, please contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment.

This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.