Job Description
Network Security Engineer – Fortinet / Cisco
Location: Bromley South (Office Based During Training Period)
Job Type: Full-Time
We are looking for a motivated and technically strong Network Security Engineer to join our small but highly capable infrastructure team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong Fortinet/FortiGate experience and Cisco patching expertise who is looking to play a key role in maintaining and improving a secure and resilient IT environment.
As part of a close-knit team, you will be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing the organisation’s network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, up-to-date security, and high reliability across all systems. We are looking for an individual who brings ideas, enthusiasm, and a collaborative approach, with the primary objective of supporting existing team members while enhancing the delivery of security-focused updates and improvements to the infrastructure.
The role will be primarily network focused; however, due to the size of the team, there will also be opportunities and expectations to contribute to wider infrastructure and security projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage, maintain, and support Fortinet/FortiGate firewall environments
* Perform Cisco network patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities
* Monitor network performance, security, and availability
* Implement security updates and best practices across the infrastructure
* Support infrastructure improvement and security enhancement projects
* Troubleshoot network and connectivity issues across the business
* Work closely with internal teams to maintain a secure and stable IT environment
* Assist with documentation, change management, and operational procedures
Skills & Experience Required
* Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet/FortiGate technologies
* Experience with Cisco networking and patch management
* Good understanding of network security principles and best practices
* Experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure
* Ability to troubleshoot complex networking issues
* Knowledge of switching, routing, VLANs, VPNs, and firewall policies
* Strong communication and team collaboration skills
* Proactive mindset with a willingness to contribute ideas and improvements
Desirable Skills
* Experience working within small infrastructure or IT teams
* Exposure to infrastructure and security project delivery
* Relevant Fortinet or Cisco certifications
* Experience with network monitoring and security tools