Future Tech Jobs Future Tech Jobs

3rd Line Network Engineer - Defence & Satcoms (DV Sponsorship)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Redhill, RH1 1RJ, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£40,000 – £50,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Visa Sponsorship
Available
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
14 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

Company Benefits Training Progression Company Bonus On Call
Share
Save job
Create job alert

3rd Line Network Engineer - Defence & Satcoms (DV Sponsorship)

£40,000 - £50,000 + Company Benefits + Training + Progression + Company Bonus + On Call

Redhill - Hybrid

Are you a Network Engineer or 3rd Line Support Engineer with Cisco or Fortinet experience, looking to work on complex, high-impact problems in a global satcoms company, develop your skills in secure, high-performance networks, progress your career, and be supported through DV clearance?

This leading provider of satellite communications and IT solutions delivers secure, innovative services to clients across the Defence and Maritime sectors. With over 50 years of sustained growth and more than 250 employees worldwide, the company continues to expand its global presence and is now looking to strengthen its HR and Business Support function.

In this role, you will design, support and maintain secure internal and customer networks, acting as a 3rd line escalation point for complex issues. You will work across Cisco and Fortinet environments, troubleshoot faults, support satellite communications, and collaborate with internal teams, while continuously developing your technical expertise and progressing within the business. Based in Redhill, this role is 9:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday.

This role would suit a Network Engineer or 3rd Line Support Engineer with Cisco or Fortinet experience, looking to work in a growing satcoms company with the opportunity to gain DV clearance.


The Role:

  • Design, support, and maintain secure internal and customer networks
  • Act as a 3rd line escalation point for complex network issues
  • Work across Cisco and Fortinet environments (routing, switching, firewalls)
  • Troubleshoot faults across satellite, RF, and telecoms networks
  • Monday - Friday 9 - 5 (2 days WFH)

The Person:

  • Network Engineer or 3rd Line Support Engineer with Cisco or Fortinet experience
  • Strong understanding of networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, VPN, IPSEC)
  • Holds or working towards CCNA, CCNP, or Fortinet certifications
  • Eligible for DV clearance (British National)

Reference: BBBH25133A


Network, Engineering, 3rd, Line, Support, Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Firewalls, Routing & Switching, BGP, OSPF, VPN, IPSEC, Security, Satellite Communications, RF, Systems, Troubleshooting, Design, LAN/WAN, VoIP QoS, Linux Networking, Redhill, Surrey, London, Crawley

If you're interested in this role, click'apply now'to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Related Jobs

View all jobs

3rd Line Network Engineer - Defence & Satcoms (DV Sponsorship)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Redhill, RH1 1RJ, United Kingdom
£40,000 – £50,000 pa Hybrid Clearance Required

Network Engineer

VIQU IT Recruitment Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
£45,000 – £56,000 pa Hybrid Clearance Required

Network Engineer

Chapman Tate Associates Po11Aa, PO1 1AA, United Kingdom
£40,000 – £50,000 pa Hybrid

Senior Network Engineer

Oscar Technology Leicester, LE1 5YA, United Kingdom
£50,000 – £60,000 pa Hybrid

Network Automation Engineer

Ashdown Group London, United Kingdom
£75,000 – £80,000 pa Hybrid

Network and Security Engineer

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Windsor, United Kingdom
£50,000 – £60,000 pa Hybrid Clearance Required

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Products

Where to Advertise Cyber Security Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Where to advertise cyber security jobs UK in 2026: the specialist boards, communities and channels that reach offensive, defensive and GRC security talent. The candidate pool is small, heavily vetted and in high demand across government, financial services, critical national infrastructure and the private sector simultaneously. Many of the strongest candidates hold active security clearances, are not actively job-searching through general platforms, and move primarily through specialist networks and trusted referrals. General job boards reach a broad audience but lack the specificity that security professionals expect. Specialist platforms, government-affiliated channels and cleared candidate networks each serve a different part of the market. This guide, published by CybersecurityJobs.tech, covers where to advertise cyber security roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

Jobs

Cyber Security Jobs UK 2026: What to Expect Over the Next 3 Years

Cyber Security Jobs UK 2026: roles, salaries and the threat intelligence, cloud security and zero-trust hiring trends shaping UK cyber careers. Cyber security is one of the few sectors where demand for talent has never once dipped. Every major technological shift of the past decade — cloud migration, remote working, AI adoption, the proliferation of connected devices — has expanded the attack surface that security professionals are expected to defend. And every expansion of that attack surface has generated more jobs. But the cyber security jobs market of 2026 is not simply a larger version of what it was three years ago. It is a structurally different market. The threats have evolved, the technologies used to combat them have changed, the regulatory environment has tightened considerably, and the roles being created reflect all of that. A job seeker who understands only the cyber security landscape of 2023 is already working with an outdated map. The candidates who will thrive over the next three years are those who understand where the sector is heading — which specialisms are attracting the most investment, which technologies are reshaping defensive and offensive security practice, and how the definition of a cyber security professional is broadening well beyond the traditional image of a network defender in a SOC. This article breaks down what the UK cyber security jobs market is likely to look like through to 2028 — covering the titles emerging right now, the technologies driving employer demand, the skills that will matter most, and how to position your career ahead of the curve.

🍪 Basic, anonymous analytics (aggregate counts only, never shared) are always on. Accept to also enable third-party tools — Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Mixpanel, Leadfeeder — which help us match you with relevant Cyber Security roles. We never sell your data or use it for cross-site advertising. See our Cookie Policy.