Network Security Engineer

  • Full-time
  • Division: CTIO

Company Description

We’re changing it up

We’re on a mission to build the UK’s finest digital infrastructure and unleash Britain’s potential. Together, we’re achieving incredible things. We may have big ambitions, but we never lose sight of what matters. That’s why we’ve created an open, inclusive environment where people can be themselves, where wellbeing and mental health come first, where we take a flexible approach to working, and where everyone has the chance to pursue their passions, keep learning and grow their careers. We’re changing up Britain and we’re changing up the workplace with better rewards, more opportunities to grow and the chance to make a difference to communities across the UK. 

A rewarding career

We’re passionate about our work and we’re passionate about our people too. With a salary of up to £67,500 depending on experience, when you join the CityFibre family you’ll also enjoy benefits like 25 days’ holiday, a day off on your birthday, a day off to support a charity or organisation of your choice, performance-related bonus scheme, and private healthcare.

How can you change it up?

You will be supporting the delivery of security solutions and improving City Fibre’s overall security posture. As a Network Security Engineer, you are responsible for the security of City Fibre’s Active Network, which will include both control and management. You will be utilising skills such as network security engineering, security system administration, some project management and, when required, troubleshooting and security analysis. Some of your key responsibilities will include: 

  • Supporting and working alongside the Architecture and senior engineer’s in conducting design feasibility
  • Assisting with the testing and rollout of innovative solutions into a full production environment, in line with the security strategy/roadmap
  • Identifying and augmenting existing solutions as required
  • Contributing towards vulnerability & risk management programs and enhancing our associated processes
  • Incrementally improving network monitoring and operational excellence – ensure regular continual improvement
  • Acting as a point of escalation for network issues from Tier2 NOC & support the development of a Tier3

What will you bring to the role?

We are looking for someone who has experience within a similar network security role, working on either LAN, MAN, or WAN environments of scale. Alongside this, you will also need experience with a variety of security technologies such as NextGen Firewalls, IDP, IDS, NDR etc. You must be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of layer 2 and 3 technologies, with a focus on Ethernet, MPLS, and TCP/IP. You will also need a strong working knowledge of network and infrastructure security controls across different technologies and mixed vendor environments.

Our unique culture

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity, we believe everyone has a voice and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Even though we come from different backgrounds and do different jobs, we’re united by The CityFibre Way - our unique code of behaviours that inspires how we think, act and work. We back each other, think smart and act fast, and we’re passionate about giving it our best to build a legacy together.

Ready to start changing it up? Join the CityFibre family today.

 #LI-KC1

Additional Information

CityFibre is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals from all backgrounds, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, family status and disability. We recognise that everyone is an individual with a wide range of experiences and perspectives and believe this diversity of thought is what makes CityFibre special.

Privacy Policy