Overview
Join Virgin Media O2 as a Senior Cyber Security Engineer and play a key role in protecting the networks and systems that keep millions of customers connected. You’ll be part of a national team of security specialists focused on delivering secure, reliable, and innovative solutions for our business and public sector clients. This role requires travel to our Peterborough office twice a week with flexibility as required.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert technical guidance and hands-on support across security operations and customer environments
* Collaborate with teams across Virgin Media Business and Liberty Global to design, deploy, and enhance world-class cyber security solutions
* Contribute to technical reviews, testing, and implementation of new products and services
* Support complex problem-solving, on-site consultancy, and change delivery in secure environments (including PSN-P / IL3)
* Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies, helping shape our approach to cyber resilience
You’ll work closely with our Pre-sales, Design, and Product teams to make sure security is built into every solution from day one. This role involves participation in an on-call rota and requires NPPV3 + SC clearance due to the sensitive nature of some projects.
If you’re a collaborative engineer who thrives in complex technical environments and wants to make an impact in one of the UK’s most advanced networks — we’d love to hear from you.
Qualifications
The must haves
* Palo Alto PCNSA certification or equivalent hands-on experience, including detailed knowledge of Strata Cloud Suite.
* Demonstrable track record with Cisco routing and switching technologies, with proven experience configuring and troubleshooting complex LAN/WAN networks.
* Proven ability to implement and support complex security solutions and maintain PSN-P (IL3) compliance beneficial
* Ability to work across secure environments and obtain NPPV3 + SC clearance.
* Willingness to participate in a 24x7 on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support
The other stuff we are looking for
* 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 but not limited to intrusion detection, unauthorized access, and broader security incident handling
What’s in it for you
Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.
Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.
Next steps
If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a competency and technical interview with the Hiring Manager.
When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.
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