Network & Security Engineer - Remote

General Description

Network Security Engineer – Remote UK Based £50,000
CISCO, FirePower, Cisco ISE, Fortinet, FortiGate, StealthWatch
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project focussed Network Engineer to deliver a range of network and security focused projects across our clients customer base.  This role will suit someone with good exposure to Cisco and security products who is looking to hone in on a career in a career as a Technical Security lead as further certification and training will be provided. This role is heavily centred on Cisco networking and security technologies, with a strong emphasis on Cisco Firepower, Cisco ISE, and broader Cisco security platforms. The successful candidate will combine hands on technical expertise with excellent communication and leadership skills, acting as a  primary point of contact for stakeholders during project delivery. This is a UK based remote role, offering flexibility while still providing the opportunity to collaborate in person through periodic meetups and customer engagements.
Key Responsibilities Project & Technical Leadership
Lead the technical delivery of network and security projects from design through implementation and handover
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers involved in project delivery
Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, and stakeholders to align technical outcomes with business objectives Network & Security Engineering
Implement, and support enterprise grade network and security solutions
Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco Firepower firewalls, including policy configuration, VPNs, and threat protection
Implement and maintain Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control, authentication, and authorization
Work with Cisco Stealthwatch and other Cisco security tools to provide visibility, monitoring, and threat detection
Configure and support FortiGate firewalls where required, including firewall policies, VPNs, and security profiles
Produce high quality technical documentation, including designs, implementation guides, and handover documentation Customer Engagement & Communication
Gather technical requirements and translate them into robust, secure network designs
Participate in technical workshops, design reviews, and project update meetings
Strong experience in Cisco network and security environments
Solid understanding of network security principles, firewalls, VPNs, routing, and switching
Experience working in a project based environment, leading or owning technical delivery
Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with distributed teams
Full right to work in the UK and willingness to travel occasionally Desirable
Secure Firewall, Secure Network Analytics, Umbrella, etc.)
Competitive salary up to £50,000, depending on experience
Fully remote UK based role with flexible working
All business travel expenses covered from home location
Opportunity to work on diverse, technically challenging projects
Access to professional development, training, and certification support
This role offers the chance to take ownership of high impact network and security projects while maintaining a healthy worklife balance through remote working. You will work with leading technologies, have direct influence on technical decisions, and play a key role in shaping secure network solutions for customers across the UK and Europe