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£36,500 - £45,000 + Holiday + Flexitime + Discounts

This is an excellent opportunity for Network Security Engineer to join a market leader within its industry where you will play a key role within wider IT Team.

This company specialise in the design and manufacture of fireplaces which are supplied internationally. Industry leaders in their field, they pride themselves in supplying high quality products and giving the best service to their customers.

In this varied role you will be responsible for reviewing and managing network services by monitoring internal and external communications and ensuring the security of the organisation's IP. The role will also heavily focus on cyber security through delivering penetration testing and assisting with failover planning to minimise future risks. Lastly, you will collaborate with the Group IT team to support Active Directory, web connectivity, and endpoint security.

The ideal candidate will possess expert knowledge of LAN/WAN/VLAN communications, VPN configuration, and enterprise wireless networking, ideally with experience in Dell core and edge switches. Essential skills include firewall configuration, management, and monitoring (preferably Fortigate), and a strong understanding of the TCP/IP stack. Lastly, familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems, and virtual network technologies (VMware) would be advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Network Security Engineer to join at an exciting time where you will play a key part in the organisations IT security.

The Role:

Manage network security and communications.
Focus on cybersecurity and risk mitigation.
Ensure optimal IP and protection.
Support core IT systems.The Person:

Expert in LAN/WAN/VLAN, VPN, and wireless communications.
Proficient in firewall management (Fortigate preferred).
Knowledgeable in TCP/IP and OS/virtualization (VMware).
Proven track record within a similar role (Cybersecurity Engineer, Security Engineer, Network Analyst)
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment

This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed

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