3,290 Network Security jobs in the United Kingdom
Network Security Specialist
Posted 8 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage network security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and web application firewalls (WAFs).
- Monitor network traffic for security breaches and suspicious activities, responding promptly to incidents.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address security weaknesses.
- Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
- Collaborate with network engineers and IT teams to ensure security is integrated into all network operations.
- Manage security-related incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, including network diagrams and operational procedures.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and industry best practices.
- Participate in security awareness training for staff.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in network security engineering or a similar role.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, security architectures, and cybersecurity principles.
- Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint security solutions.
- Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote environment.
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+ are highly desirable.
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
This role, while serving the Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK region, is entirely remote.
Senior Network Security Specialist
Posted 1 day ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage network security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and access control systems.
- Monitor network traffic and security logs for suspicious activities and potential breaches.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify security weaknesses.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards.
- Respond to security incidents, conduct forensic analysis, and implement remediation plans.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security is integrated into all network design and deployment phases.
- Provide security awareness training to staff.
- Manage security hardware and software, ensuring they are up-to-date and functioning correctly.
- Assist in the development and testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the organization's security posture.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in network security or a related cybersecurity role.
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP, and common network architectures.
- Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet), IDS/IPS, SIEM (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), and endpoint protection.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
- Experience with vulnerability management tools and penetration testing methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CCNA Security, or GIAC are highly desirable.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Remote Network Security Specialist
Posted 4 days ago
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Telecoms Network Security Specialist
Posted 13 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage security solutions for telecommunications networks (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM).
- Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
- Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities and respond to security incidents effectively.
- Investigate security breaches and provide post-incident analysis and recommendations.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
- Collaborate with network engineering teams to ensure security is integrated into network design and operations.
- Provide security awareness training to staff.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and data protection laws.
- Maintain and update security documentation.
- Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and tools.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in network security, with a focus on telecommunications environments.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and network architectures.
- Expertise in security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and SIEM solutions.
- Experience with security scripting languages (e.g., Python) is a plus.
- Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNA Security, CEH) are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Understanding of regulatory compliance in the telecommunications sector.
Network Security Engineer
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Key responsibilities include responding to security incidents, conducting forensic analysis, and implementing remediation strategies. You will stay abreast of the latest security threats and technologies, proactively recommending and implementing upgrades to enhance the overall security posture. Collaboration with IT operations and development teams to integrate security into the system development lifecycle will be vital. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, coupled with significant hands-on experience in network security. Certifications such as CISSP, CCNA Security, or GIAC are highly desirable. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a meticulous attention to detail are essential for this role. The ability to work effectively under pressure and respond swiftly to security breaches is paramount. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a secure and resilient IT environment within a leading organisation.
Network Security Engineer
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Location: This position is fully remote, with administrative ties to our office in **Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK**.
Network Security Engineer
Posted 1 day ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and maintain network security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and endpoint security solutions.
- Monitor network traffic and security alerts for suspicious activity and potential breaches.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
- Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Respond to security incidents, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of network design and operation.
- Stay current with emerging security threats, technologies, and best practices.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on network security matters to other teams.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees.
- Manage security configurations and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Perform regular audits of security systems and logs.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in network security engineering.
- In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), and network architecture.
- Hands-on experience with various security technologies such as Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Check Point, IDS/IPS, SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, QRadar).
- Strong understanding of encryption technologies, authentication methods, and access control principles.
- Experience with cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, or GIAC are highly desirable.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with the opportunity to work with advanced technologies in a dynamic environment located in Brighton, East Sussex, UK . If you are a security-minded professional looking to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.
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Network Security Engineer
Posted 1 day ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other network security devices.
- Monitor network traffic for security breaches and anomalies, responding to incidents in a timely and effective manner.
- Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into network infrastructure.
- Manage and maintain security logging and SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems.
- Provide technical guidance and support on network security matters to internal teams.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees.
- Participate in the development and testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Document network security architecture, configurations, and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in network security engineering or a similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP, routing, and switching.
- Hands-on experience with various security technologies such as Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point, Juniper SRX.
- Proficiency in VPN technologies (IPsec, SSL VPN).
- Experience with IDS/IPS, WAF, NAC, and SIEM solutions.
- Understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCIE Security, CCNP Security, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with experience working effectively in a remote team environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned network security professional to take on a challenging remote role and contribute to a secure digital environment for our organisation.
Network Security Engineer
Posted 2 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain network security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and access control mechanisms.
- Monitor network traffic for security breaches and anomalous activity, responding promptly to incidents.
- Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests.
- Respond to and resolve security incidents, including forensic analysis and remediation efforts.
- Collaborate with network operations teams to ensure the security of all network devices and services.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training to staff.
- Manage security-related hardware and software, including configuration and patching.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and best practices.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of network security configurations and procedures.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Network Security Engineer or similar role.
- Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S), routing, and switching.
- Hands-on experience with firewalls (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto), IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies.
- Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
- Experience with SIEM tools and network monitoring solutions.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to security incidents rapidly.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNA Security, CompTIA Security+) are highly desirable.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Network Security Engineer
Posted 3 days ago
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