Senior Network and Security Engineer

Sword group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business technology provider in the UK seeks a Senior Network and Security Engineer to design and implement network systems. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in network security and is expected to ensure optimal network performance through lifecycle management of devices. A competitive salary and a robust benefits package are offered, including personalized career development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible working arrangements

Personalized Career Development

Generous annual leave allowance

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Strong operational experience with Cisco, Checkpoint, and Palo Alto products.
• Proven expertise in ACLs, network segmentation, and perimeter defense.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Cisco-based network architectures.
• Manage the full lifecycle of network devices.
• Conduct regular maintenance and updates for network reliability.

Skills

Network security

Cisco products

Checkpoint products

Palo Alto products

Routing protocols

Troubleshooting

Job description

Overview

Senior Network and Security Engineer role at Sword Group. Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change for clients. We seek a candidate with exceptional technical deployment and troubleshooting skills across a wide range of technologies and a strong understanding of network security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Cisco-based network architectures that support current and future business requirements
• Manage the full lifecycle of network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls
• Monitor network performance and capacity to ensure optimal utilization and scalability
• Conduct regular maintenance and updates to ensure network reliability and security
• Configure and optimise BGP for inter-domain routing and VPNv4/IPv4 address management
• Implement OSPF with routing redistribution for efficient intra-domain routing
• Set up and manage MPLS for improved traffic management and quality of service
• Troubleshoot and resolve routing issues to minimise network downtime
• Configure VRFs to segment network traffic and improve security
• Optimise and configure MST to enhance network redundancy and resilience
• Implement and manage Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) to prevent network loops
• Utilise advanced diagnostic tools to identify and resolve network issues
• Conduct root cause analysis for recurring problems and implement corrective actions
• Validate network implementations against industry best practices and vendor guidelines
• Perform regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate risks
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering
• Strong operational experience with Cisco, Checkpoint and Palo Alto products
• Proven expertise in ACLs, network segmentation, and perimeter defence
• Deep understanding of Layer 2/3 networking, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and high availability
• Strong troubleshooting skills across routing and switching protocols
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Role Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Computer Networking Products

Benefits

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring for our people, investing in training and career development and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, you can expect:

• Personalised Career Development: A development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with opportunities within a culture that encourages growth
• Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, private health, well-being and insurance schemes, employee assistance programme, and more

Sword is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applicants with transferable skills. If you need adjustments to participate in the hiring process, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply.

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