Network Security Engineer: 24/7 Incident Response

Cirrus Selection; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in the UK is seeking a Network Security Engineer to support 24/7 security operations and enhance existing network infrastructure. The role requires strong expertise in configuring firewalls and knowledge of networking principles like TCP/IP and DNS. Successful applicants will receive a competitive salary around £50,000, along with a bonus, pension scheme, and extensive leave options. Security clearance is essential, and candidates must be British citizens.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Bonus incentives

Extensive leave options

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANs, and load balancing.
• Hands-on experience with Checkpoint, Cisco, Palo Alto firewalls.
• Knowledge of IPS/IDS, SSL decryption, deep packet inspection, and VPNs.

Responsibilities

• Support 24/7 security operations as part of the ISR team.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance security policies and identify vulnerabilities.

Skills

Networking principles

Firewall configuration

IPS/IDS knowledge

Secure proxy solutions

Security protocols (IPSec, SSL/TLS)

Tools

Checkpoint

Cisco

Palo Alto

Bluecoat

Nagios

PRTG

Job description

A leading tech company in the UK is seeking a Network Security Engineer to support 24/7 security operations and enhance existing network infrastructure. The role requires strong expertise in configuring firewalls and knowledge of networking principles like TCP/IP and DNS. Successful applicants will receive a competitive salary around £50,000, along with a bonus, pension scheme, and extensive leave options. Security clearance is essential, and candidates must be British citizens.