Senior Network Security Engineer - Cloud & Automation

Smartedge Solutions; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartedge Solutions is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to design, implement, secure and optimise enterprise network security across on‑premises, cloud and hybrid environments. You will strengthen cyber defence, automate security operations, and ensure resilient connectivity.

You will collaborate with architecture, engineering, and operations teams to deliver secure network services, respond to threats, and drive adoption of modern security technologies, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise network security environments.
• Strong understanding of security standards, governance, and regulatory controls.
• Proven ability to implement automated security processes and IaC concepts.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust, ZTNA, SASE, SSE, and SWG technologies.
• Experience with cloud, on‑premises and hybrid connectivity security.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure enterprise network infrastructure and controls.
• Lead automation and governance for network security operations.
• Respond to threats and support threat detection and remediation.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to turn designs into operational solutions.
• Drive security initiatives across cloud, on‑premises, and hybrid environments.

Skills

Automation tooling

Python

PowerShell

APIs

Terraform

ZTNA

SASE

SSE

Cloud security

Zero Trust

Security governance

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Chef

PowerShell

Python

Bash

API integrations

Job description

Smartedge Solutions is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to design, implement, secure and optimise enterprise network security across on‑premises, cloud and hybrid environments. You will strengthen cyber defence, automate security operations, and ensure resilient connectivity.

You will collaborate with architecture, engineering, and operations teams to deliver secure network services, respond to threats, and drive adoption of modern security technologies, with a strong focus on