Network Security Engineer - Elite Fintech (LDN): £130k +

Job title: Network Security Engineer

Client: Elite FinTech

Salary: £80,000-£130,000 + Bonus

Location: London / Hybrid

Skills: F5, Firewalls, Palo Alto, Cisco R&S

We’re partnering with a leading global investment firm to hire a Network Security Specialist to help protect and evolve a complex, high-performance network spanning data centres, offices, co-location sites, and public cloud platforms.

This is a hands-on, project-driven role combining engineering, security architecture, and high-level troubleshooting.

What You’ll Do

• Design and deploy enterprise-grade network security solutions aligned with global standards
• Lead end-to-end delivery of security and infrastructure projects
• Implement and support security platforms across data centres, offices, and cloud environments
• Provide L3 support for complex network and security incidents
• Proactively identify risks, performance issues, and improvement opportunities
• Drive automation and process optimisation across security operations
• Maintain system integrity through patching, upgrades, and preventative maintenance
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards, and runbooks

What We’re Looking For

• ~7+ years’ experience in network engineering and security-focused roles
• Strong background in network security technologies (firewalls, NAC, segmentation, architecture)
• Hands-on experience with enterprise firewall platforms (e.g., Fortinet, Palo Alto)
• Solid experience with Cisco ISE or similar access control solutions
• Advanced routing & switching knowledge:
• Routing: OSPF, BGP, NAT, IPSEC, GRE
• Multicast: PIM, IGMP, RP, MSDP
• Switching: QoS, HSRP/VRRP, MLAG/VPC
• Strong troubleshooting and network diagnostics capability
• Experience with scripting/automation (Python preferred)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern segmentation approaches
• Degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience)

Why Apply?

• Work on a globally distributed, mission-critical network
• Blend of architecture, engineering, and hands-on troubleshooting
• High-impact role with ownership of security design and delivery
• Opportunity to modernise and automate security infrastructure

If you are interested in the role please apply directly or email jhayne@hunterbond.com