Security Engineer

Security Engineer

Redhill, Surrey Full-time | Permanent£50,000 - £52,500 Per Annum + Excellent Benefits

We're looking for a Security Engineer to join a growing technical team responsible for the security, integrity and resilience of both internal and customer networks. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of security operations, contribute to the design of secure systems and play a key role in protecting business-critical services. 

Important Security Requirement

This role requires Security Clearance (SC) eligibility. Applicants who do not currently hold SC Clearance, or who are not eligible to obtain SC Clearance, cannot be considered for this position. 

The Role

As a Security Engineer, you'll act as a subject matter expert for cybersecurity across the organisation, helping to define security standards, implement protective measures and respond to evolving cyber threats. You'll work closely with technical teams, stakeholders and customers to ensure networks and systems remain secure, compliant and resilient. 

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and implementing information security policies, standards and best practices 
• Monitoring security tools and threat intelligence sources to assess security posture and identify risks 
• Investigating and responding to security incidents, alerts and vulnerabilities 
• Conducting vulnerability assessments and recommending security improvements 
• Designing, building and supporting security solutions including SIEM and IDS/IPS technologies
• Providing cybersecurity expertise to internal engineering and IT teams 
• Producing and maintaining security documentation, procedures and technical standards 
• Supporting incident management processes and acting as an escalation point for complex security issues 
• Delivering guidance, training and awareness activities across the wider business 

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from candidates with:

• At least 5 years' experience designing, implementing and managing secure network environments 
• Strong experience with Cisco networking technologies, including firewalls, routers and switches 
• Experience working with SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS solutions and vulnerability management tools 
• Penetration testing and security assessment experience 
• Knowledge of ISO27001, GDPR and security compliance frameworks 
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching and firewall technologies 
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience with Juniper technologies 
• Linux administration experience (CentOS, Ubuntu, Apache, MySQL) 
• Telecommunications, satellite communications or maritime communications experience 
• Experience supporting Government, Defence or MOD environments 
• VMware and Windows Server knowledge 
• Scripting or automation skills, including Bash or Perl 
• Project delivery and implementation experience 

Why Apply?

• High-impact cybersecurity role with significant responsibility
• Opportunity to shape and improve security strategy and operations
• Exposure to complex enterprise and customer network environments
• Diverse technical challenges across security engineering and operations
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge networking and cybersecurity technologies