Senior Network Security Engineer
Up to £50,000 + Bonus | Hybrid (3 Days Office / 2 WFH) | Northampton
Are you a skilled Network Security Engineer looking to take the next step in your career?
Join a fast-growing Systems Integrator & Managed Service Provider that delivers cutting‑edge solutions to clients across finance, public sector, legal, and nationwide retail.
This is your chance to be part of a high‑performing technical team where you'll work across diverse environments, tackle complex networking challenges, and play a key role in strengthening customers' security posture.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Work on 3rd-line network & security support across enterprise‑scale environments
- Exposure to next‑generation firewalling, large‑scale routing/switching, cloud networking & automation
- Real career progression into specialist or consultancy paths
- Join a team experiencing significant investment and growth
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing 3rd‑line network & security support, acting as an escalation point for challenging issues
- Delivering both BAU support and project work across customer sites and internal operations
- Proactively monitoring and maintaining managed systems
- Owning and resolving complex technical problems using tools such as Wireshark, NetFlow analysis, and monitoring platforms
- Managing patching, feature updates, change controls, and documentation
- Mentoring service desk engineers to uplift overall capability
Your Network & Security Expertise
We're looking for someone with strong experience in an MSP or enterprise IT environment, with deep knowledge across:
Networking
- Layer 2 & 3 routing and switching
- OSPF & BGP – essential
- VXLAN & Cisco ACI
- Dual stack IPv4/IPv6
- Wireless: Aruba, Cisco Meraki
- Azure & AWS networking
- VMware / Hyper‑V environments
Security
- FortiGate firewalls with full UTM stack (Web Filtering, Application Control, IPS/IDS, SD‑WAN)
- FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer
- SIEM technologies (Darktrace, Reveal(x))
- Infrastructure monitoring (PRTG preferred)
Automation & Tooling
- Python / PowerShell scripting
- Terraform for automation
- ITSM processes aligned to ITIL framework
Certifications (Desirable but not essential)
- Cisco CCNP (minimum level of knowledge expected)
- Fortinet / Aruba / PRTG vendor certifications
- ITIL Foundation
What's On Offer
- Up to £50,000 base salary
- Annual performance bonus
- Hybrid working (3 days on‑site, 2 days WFH)
- Pension, death‑in‑service, onsite parking
- Superb office environment with staff perks, snacks & social events
Ready to Level Up Your Network Security Career?
If you're passionate about advanced networking, security technologies, and working in a fast‑paced MSP environment, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and join a team where your expertise truly makes an impact.
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Up to £50,000 + Bonus | Hybrid (3 Days Office / 2 WFH) | Northampton
Are you a skilled Network Security Engineer looking to take the next step in your career?
Join a fast-growing Systems Integrator & Managed Service Provider that delivers cutting‑edge solutions to clients across finance, public sector, legal, and nationwide retail.
This is your chance to be part of a high‑performing technical team where you’ll work across diverse environments, tackle complex networking challenges, and play a key role in strengthening customers’ security posture.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Work on 3rd-line network & security support across enterprise‑scale environments
- Exposure to next‑generation firewalling, large‑scale routing/switching, cloud networking & automation
- Real career progression into specialist or consultancy paths
- Join a team experiencing significant investment and growth
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing 3rd‑line network & security support, acting as an escalation point for challenging issues
- Delivering both BAU support and project work across customer sites and internal operations
- Proactively monitoring and maintaining managed systems
- Owning and resolving complex technical problems using tools such as Wireshark, NetFlow analysis, and monitoring platforms
- Managing patching, feature updates, change controls, and documentation
- Mentoring service desk engineers to uplift overall capability
Your Network & Security Expertise
We’re looking for someone with strong experience in an MSP or enterprise IT environment, with deep knowledge across:
Networking
- Layer 2 & 3 routing and switching
- OSPF & BGP – essential
- VXLAN & Cisco ACI
- Dual stack IPv4/IPv6
- Wireless: Aruba, Cisco Meraki
- Azure & AWS networking
- VMware / Hyper‑V environments
Security
- FortiGate firewalls with full UTM stack (Web Filtering, Application Control, IPS/IDS, SD‑WAN)
- FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer
- SIEM technologies (Darktrace, Reveal(x))
- Infrastructure monitoring (PRTG preferred)
Automation & Tooling
- Python / PowerShell scripting
- Terraform for automation
- ITSM processes aligned to ITIL framework
Certifications (Desirable but not essential)
- Cisco CCNP (minimum level of knowledge expected)
- Fortinet / Aruba / PRTG vendor certifications
- ITIL Foundation
What’s On Offer
- Up to £50,000 base salary
- Annual performance bonus
- Hybrid working (3 days on‑site, 2 days WFH)
- Pension, death‑in‑service, onsite parking
- Superb office environment with staff perks, snacks & social events
Ready to Level Up Your Network Security Career?
If you’re passionate about advanced networking, security technologies, and working in a fast‑paced MSP environment, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and join a team where your expertise truly makes an impact.
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