Network Security Engineer

Specialist in building Cyber Security & Risk teams

Job Title: Network Security Engineer

Location: Kent

About the Company

My client is an ambitious and growing organisation within the logistics sector, with a strong focus on optimising network performance and security across global operations. They are looking to expand their cybersecurity team and are in need of a Network Security Engineer who is driven, detail-oriented, and ready to take on complex security challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deploy, maintain, and optimize network security platforms (firewalls, routers, switches, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and cloud technologies).
2. Manage and monitor network security tools to ensure peak performance and reliability.
3. Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to enhance and optimize security systems.
4. Implement and manage secure remote access solutions, ensuring reliable and safe connectivity for remote teams.
5. Lead the management and maintenance of PKI, certificates, and VPNs.
6. Develop technical specifications and rollout plans for network security enhancements.
7. Regularly monitor network traffic, troubleshoot security incidents, and mitigate risks.
8. Provide BAU (Business As Usual) support, ensuring ongoing system reliability and performance.

Skills/Experience:

1. Proven experience in network security, including expertise with Cisco security tools (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
2. Strong understanding of cloud security, routing, switching, and network optimization.
3. Hands-on experience with network traffic monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance enhancement.
4. Experience in managing network security for hybrid environments (cloud and on-premise).
5. Strong knowledge of secure remote access technologies (VPN, MFA, encryption).
6. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to adapt to a fast-evolving environment.
7. Effective communicator, capable of collaborating with IT teams and stakeholders to drive security improvements.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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