Network & Security Engineer (Projects-Focused)

Job Title: Network Security Engineer

Salary: Up to £80,000 (Depending on experience)

Location: Central London (3x per week)

Overview

We’re looking for a Network & Security Engineer to join a high-performing team within a global banking environment. This is a projects-led role with strong exposure to modern network and security technologies, alongside the opportunity to take full ownership of solutions from design through to delivery.

You’ll be working in a collaborative environment with experienced industry professionals, where autonomy is encouraged—no micromanagement, just trust in your expertise.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead and deliver network and security projects

Act as an escalation point for network-related incidents, troubleshooting through to resolution

Support and enhance enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, and firewalls

Maintain and improve network documentation and topology diagrams

Contribute to continuous improvement and modernization of the network estate

What We’re Looking For

CCNP Level Network Engineering

Solid troubleshooting skills across Layer 2–Layer 3 networking

IP addressing, subnetting, and OSI model

Routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP

Layer 2 switching, VLANs, high availability

Hands-on experience with:

Cisco technologies (NX-OS, IOS, ACI, Meraki, ISE)

Checkpoint Firewalls

Experience supporting or delivering network infrastructure projects

Strong communication skills and ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Why Join?

Project-focused role with real ownership and visibility

Work within a globally recognised banking environment

Collaborate with highly experienced network and security professionals