Network and Security Engineer

Network and Security Engineer

Permanent - £50k - £60k + strong benefits

Location: Hybrid - Berkshire

Your new company:

I am looking to recruit a Network & Security Engineer to join a great public sector organisation. You'll join a well-respected organisation with a user base exceeding 3,000 people. You'll be joining a strong, existing team who are looking to expand and add more expertise into the team.

The role responsibilities:

• Manage network routing, switching and access control to maintain secure and reliable connectivity across the campus.
• Maintain and optimise firewall and web filtering platforms to ensure secure access, appropriate content filtering and safeguarding compliance (including KCSIE requirements).
• Monitor network traffic and security events using Splunk and related tooling, investigating alerts and supporting detection, containment and remediation of incidents.
• Support vulnerability management processes across network and security infrastructure.
• Contribute to the development of network resilience, segmentation and cyber security controls.
• Produce safeguarding and security-related reporting to support pastoral and safeguarding teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network topology, security configurations and standards.
• Work with external partners and service providers to maintain high levels of security and availability.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning from a security and network perspective.
• Promote cyber security awareness across the community.
• Provide 2nd/3rd line support for complex network and security issues.
• Support compliance with relevant security and data protection frameworks, including Cyber Essentials, NCSC guidance and ISO-aligned standards where applicable.

You will need:

• Strong demonstrable experience of Network and Cyber engineering
• Experience communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to write fluently, accurately and concisely with clarity and authority.
• Proven abilities in documenting and presenting concise reports, explaining complex information to varied audiences.
• Strong experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure (switching, routing and wireless environments).
• Experience working with modern network platforms (experience with Arista would be advantageous).
• Practical understanding of cyber security principles, threat monitoring and operational security controls.
• Experience using SIEM or monitoring platforms (experience with Splunk would be highly advantageous)
• Knowledge of secure network segmentation, filtering and access control models.
• Experience investigating and responding to security alerts or anomalous network activity.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to analyse complex network or security issues.
• Experience designing or implementing resilient, high-availability network architectures.
• Experience operating at 2nd/3rd line support level within a network or security focused environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a structured and methodical approach.

What you'll get in return:

• Salary of between £50k-£60k
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Strong pension (11%)
• And more!

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