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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Engineer - Network & CybersecurityJob - **Company:** Elvis Eckardt Recruitment - **Location:** Redhill, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Automation of Tests, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Computer Literacy, Forensics Tools (Digital Forensics Software), Information Security Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Network Diagrams, Network Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Juniper, Cisco Firewalls, Cisco, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5851020278 ## About the Role Essential Experience: * At least five years of hands-on experience across multiple networks, including designing and managing secure network environments. * Strong practical experience with Cisco firewalls, routers and switches. * Hands-on experience working with Juniper network platforms. * Experience designing, implementing or supporting SIEM and IDS/IPS solutions. * Practical knowledge of vulnerability management and remediation. * Experience using or supporting penetration-testing tools. * Knowledge of computer-forensics tools and incident-investigation processes. * Good understanding of ISO 27001, GDPR and recognised information security practices. * Experience developing and maintaining security policies, procedures, standards and technical documentation. * Ability to troubleshoot complex network security problems and provide effective third-line support. * Strong customer-support skills, including the ability to explain technical security issues to customers, colleagues and senior management. * Proactive, organised and able to take ownership of competing priorities. * Willingness to provide emergency or out-of-hours support when necessary. Desirable Criteria: * Telecommunications, satellite communications, VSAT or maritime communications experience. * Experience supporting UK government, MOD or other highly secure networks. * Relevant cybersecurity or networking certifications. * Experience supporting international customer networks or secure communications infrastructure. ## Description A specialist secure communications organisation is looking for an experienced Security Engineer to take responsibility for the through-life cybersecurity of its internal and customer networks. This is a hands-on position requiring strong Cisco and Juniper network security experience, alongside practical knowledge of SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management, penetration testing and incident response. The successful candidate will act as a key technical authority for network and device security, supporting internal engineering teams and customers operating within secure, international communications environments., * Act as a technical centre of excellence for network and device security. * Develop and implement information security plans, policies, procedures and technical controls. * Design, build, test, commission and troubleshoot security solutions across internal and customer networks. * Configure and support Cisco firewalls, routers and switches, alongside Juniper network platforms. * Deploy and manage SIEM, IDS/IPS and other network security technologies. * Monitor network activity, security alerts and third-party intelligence to provide an accurate view of current threats and vulnerabilities. * Investigate and resolve security incidents raised by employees, customers, monitoring tools and external security partners. * Take ownership of cybersecurity issues and drive them through to satisfactory resolution. * Conduct vulnerability assessments and recommend appropriate technical and procedural improvements. * Support penetration-testing activities and evaluate the findings of security assessments. * Provide third-line technical support for complex network security incidents. * Advise on the secure design and management of internal, customer and global networks. * Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, technical standards and operational guidelines. * Produce network diagrams, configuration documentation, support guides and incident records. * Work closely with IT, Enterprise Engineering, Hub Engineering, compliance teams, customers, manufacturers and suppliers. * Train and support colleagues in cybersecurity awareness, threat management and secure operational practices. * Assist with maintenance planning, service outages and urgent out-of-hours incidents when required. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)