Network Security Engineer

£60,000 – £70,000 plus bonus

Location: United Kingdom (Hertfordshire – Stevenage, Hertfordshire) Type: Permanent

Network Security Engineer
Stevenage - Hybrid (1-2 days on-site)
Up to £70,000

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join one of Europe's foremost defence companies as a Network Security Engineer, playing a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of high-profile systems. You'll work within an expert Information Management team, protecting vital infrastructure against evolving cyber threats and ensuring the security of cutting-edge technologies.

If you're enthusiastic about cybersecurity and eager to make a tangible impact in national defence, this is the perfect role for you!

Your Role as a Network Security Engineer:

• Design, implement, and oversee network security measures that ensure protection across all systems.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to detect vulnerabilities, address security incidents, and enhance existing security frameworks.
• Configure and manage firewalls (e.g., Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto) and secure proxy services (BlueCoat, F5) to fortify network defences.
• Apply advanced firewall capabilities, such as intrusion prevention systems (IPS), SSL traffic inspection, and deep packet analysis, to proactively guard against threats.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and internal policies, while safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining secure network infrastructure.

Key Skills Required:

• Strong grasp of core networking principles, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANs, and load balancing.
• Proficient in configuring and maintaining firewall solutions, with a solid understanding of troubleshooting techniques.
• Expertise in security protocols such as VPNs, IPSec, and SSL/TLS, along with familiarity with multi-factor authentication.
• Experience working with secure proxy platforms and tools to monitor network traffic and enforce content filtering.
• Skilled in using network monitoring and security tools like PRTG and Nagios.
• Knowledge of network architectures, including security zones and DMZ implementations.

Network Security Engineer Package:

• £60,000 - £70,000 base salary
• Company bonus over 20%
• Hybrid working, 1-2 days per week on-site
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension and private healthcare

For further details on this Network Security Engineer opportunity, please contact Connor Smyth at Anson McCade on 020 7780 6706.

Reference: AMC/CSM/NSE