Security Engineer

You will take ownership of through-life network security and infrastructure protection across critical satellite and telecommunications networks. This position gives you direct control over the design, implementation and long-term security posture of vital connectivity frameworks within the defence and national security sector.

Base salary of £50,000 per annum.

The work

• Develop and embed information security plans and operational policies.
• Monitor security tools to identify, investigate, and resolve live incidents.
• Test critical customer and internal systems for vulnerabilities.
• Deliver technical advice to internal engineering groups regarding global network design.
• Create and update architectural documentation, support guides, and schematics.

Your profile

• Hands‑on engineering background with Cisco and Juniper platforms.
• Experience deploying and troubleshooting security toolsets including SIEM and IDS/IPS.
• Knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and computer forensic tools.
• Understanding of General Data Protection Regulation requirements.
• Background in telecommunications or maritime communications is advantageous.
• Experience working on UK Ministry of Defence or government systems is beneficial.
• British nationality and eligibility to achieve Security Check clearance.
• Five years of experience designing and managing secure multi‑network systems.
• Strong technical capability across Cisco firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Practical understanding of Information Standardisation Organisation 27001 compliance.

Location and setup

• Based full-time onsite at the facility in Surrey.

Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, candidates must be eligible to gain and maintain UK security clearance to a high level.

This is a permanent role.

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