Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineer Salary: Up to £70,000 (depending on experience) Location: Stevenage (Hybrid: 1-2 days on-site) Security Clearance: Must be DV clearable. Join a leading defence organization as a Network Security Engineer , where you’ll play a pivotal role in protecting critical infrastructure. You’ll design, implement, and maintain security solutions, working with cross-functional teams to safeguard against evolving threats and ensure compliance with industry standards. Key Responsibilities: Manage and secure network infrastructure by configuring firewalls (e.g., Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto). Implement next-gen firewall features like IPS/IDS, SSL decryption, and deep packet inspection. Maintain secure proxy solutions (e.g., BlueCoat, F5), content filtering, and SSL inspection. Ensure secure operations with network protocols (IPSec, VPNs, SSL/TLS) and two-factor authentication. Monitor network traffic using tools like PRTG and Nagios , and identify vulnerabilities. What You’ll Need: Strong understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, routing, and switching). Proven expertise in firewalls , security protocols, and network architecture (DMZ, internal networks). Experience with network monitoring tools and incident response. Why Join? Competitive salary with a bonus of up to 21%. Generous pension contributions up to 14%. Enhanced parental leave benefits and inclusive workplace policies. Recognition as a Top Employer by The Sunday Times and Glassdoor. Application Process : If you are a Senior Network Security Engineer looking to take on a leadership role and be part of an ambition, well developed team, please get in touch. Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: Josh Drain | LinkedIn