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Senior Cyber Security & Network Engineer

Sanderson
Epsom, KT19 8DX, United Kingdom
Last week
£60,000 – £70,000 pa

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£60,000 – £70,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
20 May 2026 (Last week)
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Role: Senior Cyber Security & Network Engineer
Salary: £70,000
Location: Epsom
Flexible working: Hybrid

We're partnering with a business that's investing heavily in its cyber security and infrastructure capability and is looking for a hands-on Cyber Security & Network Engineer to play a key role in protecting and evolving its technology estate. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys operating across both security and networking, taking ownership of critical systems, responding to threats in real time, and driving continuous improvement across a modern IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the organisation's cyber security tooling including firewalls, SIEM, IPS, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and threat monitoring.
  • Support and maintain core network infrastructure across LAN/WAN, Layer 2/3 networking, Wi-Fi, remote access, and internet connectivity.
  • Investigate security incidents, identify vulnerabilities, implement fixes, and proactively strengthen the organisation's security posture.
  • Contribute to infrastructure and cyber security projects, including rollout of new technologies, security controls, and business continuity initiatives.
  • Work closely with internal teams and third-party providers to ensure operational stability, compliance, documentation, and high service standards.

Experience Required

  • Strong experience across cyber security operations and network infrastructure.
  • Hands-on knowledge of firewalls, SIEM tools, endpoint security, and networking technologies.
  • Experience responding to security incidents and managing vulnerabilities.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Relevant certifications such as Security+, CCNA, CISSP, or similar are advantageous.

If this role sounds of interest and you would like to know more do not hesitate to contact me on

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