Network Security Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 13 August 2025
LOCATION
United Kingdom (Remote/Hybrid)
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

Firewalls VPNs IDS/IPS Network Security Security Audits TCP/IP Risk Assessment CISSP

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage network security architectures. The role involves protecting against cyber threats, monitoring network traffic, configuring security devices, conducting audits, and collaborating with teams to enforce security policies. The ideal candidate will possess experience in network security protocols, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and relevant certifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Designing, implementing, and managing network security architectures to protect against cyber threats
  • Monitoring network traffic, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and mitigating security risks
  • Configuring and maintaining firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other security devices
  • Conducting regular security audits and vulnerability assessments on network infrastructure
  • Collaborating with IT and security teams to develop and enforce security policies and procedures
  • Responding to and investigating network security incidents, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
  • Staying up to date with the latest network security trends, threats, and technologies
  • Providing guidance and training to teams on best practices for network security
  • Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST)

Core Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Network Security Engineer or in a similar role focused on network security
  • Strong knowledge of network security protocols, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and encryption technologies
  • Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios) and security incident management tools
  • Proficiency in network administration (e.g., TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP)
  • Understanding of security best practices, risk assessment, and threat mitigation techniques
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, or CompTIA Security+
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to address complex security challenges
  • A degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is preferred

Network Security Engineer

By DEVITECHNOLOGIES / 2 May 2025

- Full Time - United Kingdom (Remote/Hybrid Options Available) - Posted 3 months ago - Competitive, aligned with top industry standards GBP / Year

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What You’ll Be Working On:

Designing, implementing, and managing network security architectures to protect against cyber threats

Monitoring network traffic, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and mitigating security risks

Configuring and maintaining firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other security devices

Conducting regular security audits and vulnerability assessments on network infrastructure

Collaborating with IT and security teams to develop and enforce security policies and procedures

Responding to and investigating network security incidents, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions

Staying up to date with the latest network security trends, threats, and technologies

Providing guidance and training to teams on best practices for network security

Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST)

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience as a Network Security Engineer or in a similar role focused on network security

Strong knowledge of network security protocols, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and encryption technologies

Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios) and security incident management tools

Proficiency in network administration (e.g., TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP)

Understanding of security best practices, risk assessment, and threat mitigation techniques

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, or CompTIA Security+

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team to address complex security challenges

A degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is preferred

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