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# Security Engineer: Incident Response & Secure Network Design

- **Company:** Optima Recruitment
- **Location:** Merstham, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Network Security, Software Vulnerability Management, SC Clearance
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2845332289-security-engineer-incident-response--secure-network-design

## About the Role

The role requires hands-on experience with network security, incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring, plus the ability to obtain UK SC Clearance.
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## Description

Optima Recruitment Limited are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to design, implement and monitor cybersecurity across internal and customer networks. You will act as a technical authority, providing third-line support for complex security issues and collaborating with Security, IT, Compliance and Engineering teams.


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