Network Security Engineer - Chinese-backed Financial Services
A leading global financial services institution is seeking a Network Security Engineer to take local ownership of network security in London, with exposure to wider infrastructure initiatives and the opportunity to grow into a management role.
What you'll do:
- Design, manage, and secure network infrastructure (BGP, HSRP, load balancing, proxies, perimeter security)
- Implement and maintain server, endpoint, and end-user security controls
- Support and enhance core infrastructure services, including VPNs, databases, replication, and high availability
- Administer Windows and Linux environments
- Own and lead the local technology function, working closely with global teams
- Operate within a regulated environment and support cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Design, secure, and support high-availability network infrastructure
- Manage server, endpoint, and perimeter security controls
- Partner with regional and global technology teams on delivery and improvement initiatives
- 6+years' experience in networking technologies, includingBGP,HSRP, load balancing, proxies, and network perimeter security
- Hands-on experience supporting security controls across servers, endpoints, and end-user environments
- Solid infrastructure knowledge, including VPNs, databases, replication, and resilience / high-availability designs
- Strong Windows and Linux systems administration experience
- Experience working within financial services or other regulated environments
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- CCNA certification is a strong advantage
- Ability to speak Mandarin is a strong advantage
- Right to work in the UK is required
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