Network Security Engineer

Sky Ireland Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company based in Greater London is seeking a Network Security Engineer to manage security solutions and collaborate with network teams. The role involves troubleshooting, reviewing security policies, and liaising with vendors to enhance security measures. The ideal candidate should have solid experience in routing, switching, firewalls, and VPNs. This position supports hybrid work arrangements, offering a competitive package including private healthcare and a generous pension plan.

Benefits

Sky Q

Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in routing, switching and firewalling.
• Practical experience in configuring and troubleshooting VPN solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of common application protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting on a wide range of devices.
• Review changes from a security point of view.
• Manage and fine tune security solutions.

Skills

Routing and switching

Firewall configuration

VPN troubleshooting

Knowledge of application protocols

Design review

Scripting languages

Communication skills

Job description

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

A Network Security Engineer works closely with Network Engineers from other areas of the network. As Network Security Engineer you will be working with next generation firewalls, DoS and DDoS mitigation solutions, security reporting tools. Working with change control, you'll be reviewing and approving proposals, designs submitted by your peers and other network engineers. You will have a hands‑on approach on security policies in general, and experience with enforcement to benefit both users and the internet. As a first point of contact for vendors, you will be working with external parties to help improve and fine tune security solutions.

What you'll do

• Perform troubleshooting on a wide range of devices
• Review changes and proposals from a security point of view
• Enforce policies protecting both the internet and clients from abuse
• Manage and fine tune security solutions
• Provide stats & reports for analysis
• Be a point of contact for suppliers and vendors
• Review security vulnerabilities and work with other teams to provide a fix
• Participate in on‑call duties with the rest of the team

What you'll bring

• Proven working experience in routing, switching and firewalling
• Practical experience in configuring and troubleshooting VPN solutions and network errors
• Extensive knowledge of common application protocols
• Proven working experience in design review, change approval
• Experience working with scalable solutions (example: HA) in an enterprise environment
• Good scripting knowledge in any of the common scripting languages (Perl, Shell, Python, PHP, etc)
• Good communication skills for both internal and external communications

Team overview

The team is under the Comms & Infrastructure area, sitting within Enterprise Operations. Despite its location, it is closely working with the Telco / Broadband teams as well. The team is made up of four network engineers with a technical team lead, supporting firewalls, IPS/IDS, AAA and VPN solutions along with DoS and DdoS mitigation infrastructure.

The rewards

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here's a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion & how you'll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10‑minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

We'd love to hear from you

Inventive, forward‑thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way.

Just so you know

if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.