Senior Network Security Engineer

Locke and McCloud; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Network Security Engineer in Reading, where you'll design and maintain crucial networking infrastructures. This role emphasizes automation and efficiency, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like Cisco ACI, Palo Alto firewalls, and Azure networking. You'll have the opportunity to mentor junior team members and contribute to a global enterprise environment. Enjoy a generous benefits package, including a 10% bonus, private healthcare, and flexible working options. If you're passionate about networking and security, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career.

Benefits

Family Private Healthcare

Generous Pension Scheme

25 Days Annual Leave

Share Options

Flexible Working Options

Leadership Training

Professional Development Initiatives

Continuous Learning Opportunities

10% Bonus

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Cisco networking and security tools.
• Strong scripting skills using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Hands-on knowledge of Azure cloud networking.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain critical networking infrastructure.
• Develop automation solutions for network tasks.
• Engineer and support enterprise-grade network systems.

Skills

Cisco Networking

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Palo Alto Firewalls

F5 Big-IP

BGP

OSPF

Azure Networking

SolarWinds

Education

CCNP Certification

Relevant IT Degree

Tools

Cisco ACI

Cisco ISE

F5 Load Balancers

Job description

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This range is provided by Locke and McCloud. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Network Security Engineer – Peterborough (Hybrid) - £75,000 - £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We’re looking for a skilled Network Engineer to join our clients dynamic team. In this role, you’ll design, implement, and maintain critical networking infrastructure while driving automation and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of Cisco ACI infrastructure.
• Develop automation solutions for network tasks using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Engineer and support enterprise-grade network systems, including Cisco routers, Nexus data centre switches, and wireless LAN controllers.
• Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls, ensuring adherence to robust security standards.
• Deploy and administer network access control solutions with Cisco ISE (802.1x and TACACS).
• Optimise uptime and performance using F5 Big-IP load balancers.
• Design and manage advanced routing solutions with protocols such as BGP and OSPF, as well as SD-WAN implementations.
• Utilise tools like SolarWinds to monitor and proactively address network performance issues.
• Maintain high-performing Wi-Fi networks in large office setups.
• Implement and support networking in Azure, including ExpressRoute and virtual network configurations.
• Contribute to a global, 24/7 enterprise environment while mentoring junior team members.
• Provide occasional weekend and on-call support.

What You Bring:

• Extensive experience with Cisco networking, including routers, switches, and wireless infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, and security tools such as Cisco ISE.
• Hands-on knowledge of F5 Big-IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network monitoring with SolarWinds.
• Strong familiarity with Azure cloud networking and virtualisation concepts.
• Advanced scripting and automation skills using tools like Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP) or equivalent experience.
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.

Opportunities to Grow:

• Personalised mentoring to develop your skills.
• Access to leadership training and professional development initiatives.
• Continuous learning through courses and skill-enhancing opportunities.

Our client offers a great working environment with various progression plans to suite your career goals, in addition to a generous benefits package including a 10% bonus, family private healthcare, a generous pension scheme, 25 days of annual leave, share options, flexible working options, and more.

If this role is of interest, please apply or reach out to Jacob – 01925 978998 /[e-mail]

Locke & McCloud are the UK’s leading cyber security & information security staffing company – through having a sole focus on the cyber & information security space we have been able to foster solid relationships with some of the UK’s most exciting cyber security consultancies & end users. Our focus on the information security space allows us to be able to help you find the most exciting.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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