Senior Cyber Security Engineer
hackajob Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
hackajob is collaborating with Virgin Media to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
* Support the implementation of complex business security solutions using technologies such as Palo Alto, Cisco, F5, Juniper, and Zscaler across diverse customer environments.
* Contribute to in‑life support and proactive maintenance across a broad security portfolio, assisting with customer‑requested changes and helping ensure ongoing service continuity.
* Work with Business Operations and other teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring timely action to maintain service integrity and customer satisfaction.
* Assist in responding to security incidents and breaches, contributing to investigations, preparing supporting information, and helping develop mitigation recommendations to strengthen security posture.
* Support the development and operation of security controls, policies, and procedures in line with ISO27001, PSN‑P (IL3), and other relevant frameworks, helping maintain compliance and effective risk management.
* Provide input and technical expertise on secure practices, architectures, and implementation methods to help ensure security is considered throughout service and operational lifecycles.
* Contribute to reviews of live customer network designs, helping identify opportunities for improved efficiency, resilience, and security performance.
* Work alongside Pre‑sales and Design teams, exchanging technical information and supporting the accurate translation of requirements into secure, effective solutions.
* Demonstrate flexibility and competence across a range of security environments, including high‑assurance PSN‑P (IL3) domains, while maintaining compliance and operational standards.
* Take part in a 24×7 on‑call rota, supporting the response to critical security issues and out‑of‑hours change activity as required.
Essential Skills, Knowledge, Or Experience
* Palo Alto PCNSA certification or equivalent hands‑on experience, including knowledge of Strata Cloud Suite.
* Cisco security certification (minimum CCSP) with solid experience in multi‑vendor environments (Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, F5, Zscaler, Versa).
* Strong knowledge of Cisco routing and switching technologies, with experience configuring and troubleshooting complex LAN/WAN networks.
* Proven ability to implement and support complex security solutions and maintain PSN‑P (IL3) compliance.
* Ability to work across secure environments and obtain NPPV3 + SC clearance.
* Willingness to participate in a 24×7 on‑call rota and provide out‑of‑hours support.
Desirable Skills
* Vendor‑specific certifications beyond the essentials, e.g., Fortinet, Cisco Security, Versa.
* Experience with cloud security platforms and hybrid environments.
* Hands‑on experience working under a change process.
* Experience working within public sector security frameworks and compliance.
* Experience conducting fault analysis and security investigations, including intrusion detection, unauthorized access, and broader security incident handling.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function & Industries
Information Technology | Software Development
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