Network Security Engineer

Centre People Appointments; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification support

Professional development

Transport cost coverage (Zone 6)

Job summary

Centre People Appointments seeks a Network & Security Engineer to join its Solutions Division in London. You will provide 2nd/3rd line support for enterprise networking, security and cloud connectivity projects from design through deployment and optimisation.

The role involves designing and delivering LAN/WAN, security and cloud solutions, contributing to architecture workshops, producing HLD/LLD, and occasional international travel. Hybrid working in London with salary up to £45,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in managed service environments.
• Experience deploying enterprise networking solutions.
• Strong routing, switching, security, TCP/IP, VLANs, EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, NAT, VPN.
• Experience troubleshooting LAN/Internet connectivity.
• Experience with Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Juniper or Fortinet products.
• Experience producing High-Level and Low-Level Designs.
• Knowledge of Cato Networks, SASE/SSE, SD-WAN, ZTNA or secure networking advantageous.
• Knowledge of Azure and/or AWS networking advantageous.
• Experience with enterprise Wi‑Fi advantageous.
• CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support enterprise network, security and cloud connectivity solutions.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support and troubleshoot complex network, security and cloud-related incidents.
• Deliver LAN, wireless, cloud and security projects from scoping through to deployment.
• Participate in solution architecture, technical design workshops, customer consultations and proof-of-concept testing.
• Produce technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, operational procedures and test plans.
• Support the deployment and optimisation of SASE and SD-WAN solutions.
• Work closely with customers, vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver customer solutions.
• Identify opportunities for service improvements, automation and standardisation.
• Participate in an on-call support rota and business travel within the UK, Europe and internationally as required.

Skills

Enterprise networking

2nd/3rd line support

LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi

Security fundamentals

SASE/SD‑WAN

Azure/AWS networking

Network troubleshooting

Vendor/product knowledge

Education

CCNA/CCNP or equivalent

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Juniper

Fortinet

Job description

Transportation fee covered / professional development support -

An international ICT and managed services company is seeking a Network & Security Engineer to join its Solutions Division in London.

The role will provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support for managed customer environments and cover the full lifecycle of enterprise networking, security and cloud connectivity solutions, from solution design and deployment through to optimisation, troubleshooting and ongoing support.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers, vendors and internal teams across Europe and EMEA, with opportunities to develop towards senior engineering or technical architecture responsibilities.

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Main Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support enterprise network, security and cloud connectivity solutions
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support and troubleshoot complex network, security and cloud-related incidents
• Deliver LAN, wireless, cloud and security projects from scoping through to deployment
• Participate in solution architecture, technical design workshops, customer consultations and proof-of-concept testing
• Produce technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, operational procedures and test plans
• Support the deployment and optimisation of SASE and SD-WAN solutions
• Work closely with customers, vendors, partners and internal stakeholders to deliver customer solutions
• Identify opportunities for service improvements, automation and standardisation
• Participate in an on-call support rota and business travel within the UK, Europe and internationally as required

Ideal Candidate

• Experience working within managed service, ICT or service provider environments
• Experience supporting and deploying enterprise networking solutions
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, security, TCP/IP, VLANs, EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, NAT and VPN technologies
• Experience troubleshooting LAN and Internet connectivity issues
• Experience with one or more of Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Juniper or Fortinet products and solutions
• Experience producing High-Level and Low-Level Designs
• Experience with Cato Networks, SASE/SSE platforms, SD-WAN, ZTNA or secure networking would be advantageous
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and/or AWS networking would be advantageous
• Experience with enterprise Wi-Fi technologies would be advantageous
• Full professional proficiency in EnglishCisco CCNA, CCNP or equivalent certification would be advantageous
• Knowledge of automation tools such as Python and AI tools would be advantageous
• Strong customer-facing and communication skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Conditions

• Location: London, UK
• Working Style: Hybrid
• Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience
• Job Type: Permanent, full-time
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:00 (35 hours per week)
• Start: ASAP
• Benefits: Support for technical certifications and professional development;
• Benefits: opportunities to participate in new technology evaluations and proof-of-concept projects,
• Benefits: transportation fee covered up to zone 6 of London

All applicants for the Network & Security Engineer position must have the right to work in the UK without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support. Working Holiday and Graduate visa holders may also apply.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.