Role: Network & Security Engineer
The Network & Security Engineer will take full ownership of a complex, multi-site network estate operating in a highly visible, operational environment.
The Network Security Engineer will become the technical lead for networking, responsible for the improvement and long-term stability of the network across two major operational sites. While you'll own the network domain, you'll have the backing of both internal colleagues and external specialists when designing and implementing improvements.
A key early project will be leading
the replacment tof the core network before end of support
assessing the current environment, identifying risks, and designing the next generation network architecture.
You'll work alongside an experienced Infrastructure Manager, a small internal IT team, external cyber security specialists and a SOC provider to bring the estate up to modern security and operational standards. Take ownership of the full network estate across two operational sites
Design and lead a core network refresh, including potential vendor changes
Implement robust VLAN design, segmentation, routing and network access controls
Strengthen network security through port security, segmentation and configuration hardening
Work closely with external cyber security specialists to implement CIS and security best practices
Support the implementation of controls aligned with Cyber Essentials PlusCollaborate with an external SOC provider on monitoring and security improvements
Contribute to the wider IT team where needed within a small operational environment
Proven experience as a Network Engineer or Senior Network Engineer
Experience designing and supporting multi-site enterprise networks
Experience implementing network access controls, segmentation and port security
Comfortable working directly with switch configuration via CL
Industry certifications such as CCNA or CCNP
Genuine ownership of a network estate with your ownership
Opportunity to join a major network transformation programme
Broad exposure across networking, infrastructure and cyber security