Network & Security Engineer
Role Description & Technical Scope
Ref: 23594
Job Title: Network & Security Engineer
The Skills You'll Need: CCNA, CCNP, security
Your New Salary: £45,000 p.a.
Location: London
Permanent/ Full-time
Start: ASAP
Working hours: 35 hours
Network & Security Engineer - Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement and support enterprise network, security and cloud connectivity solutions.
- Participate in solution architecture, technical design workshops and customer consultations.
- Deliver LAN, Wireless, Cloud and Security projects from scoping through deployment.
- Produce high-quality technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, operational procedures and test plans.
- Perform proof-of-concept testing and technical evaluations of new technologies
- Troubleshoot complex network, security and cloud-related incidents.
- Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support for managed customer environments
- Support the deployment and optimisation of SASE and SD-WAN solutions.
- Work closely with vendors, partners and internal stakeholders to deliver customer solutions
- Identify opportunities for service improvements, automation and standardisation.
- Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industry best practices.
- Share technical knowledge and mentor colleagues where appropriate
- Contribute to strategic initiatives, service improvements and other business priorities as required by management
- Participate in an on-call support rota as required.
Network & Security Engineer - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:
- Cisco CCNA, CCNP or equivalent certifications.
- Experience with: Cato Networks, SASE/SSE Platforms, SD-WAN, ZTNA, Secure Networking
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and/or AWS networking.
- Experience in supporting and deploying enterprise networking solutions
- Strong understanding of: Routing, Switching and Security, TCP/IP, VLANs, EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, NAT, VPN Technologies
- Experience with one or more of: Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Juniper, Fortinet products and solutions
- Experience troubleshooting LAN and Internet connectivity issues
- Strong customer-facing and communication skills.
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 28 Oct 2026
- Location: London
- Employment: Permanent
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Domain: IT, Software & Web Development
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