Network Security Solutions Engineer

Salary: £44,000 - 47,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong experience in Cisco network and security environments
• Proven hands-on expertise with Cisco Firepower (FTD/FMC)
• Proven hands-on expertise with Cisco ISE or an alternative vendor
• Solid understanding of network security principles, firewalls, VPNs, routing, and switching
• Experience working in a project-based environment, leading or owning technical delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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
• Experience with Fortinet/FortiGate firewalls is desirable
• Knowledge of Cisco Stealthwatch and related Cisco security products is desirable
• Exposure to wider Cisco security technologies such as Secure Firewall, Secure Network Analytics, and Umbrella is desirable
• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP Security, CCNP Enterprise, or equivalent are desirable

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical delivery of network and security projects from design through implementation and handover
• Act as the lead engineer on complex customer engagements, ensuring solutions are delivered on time and to a high standard
• 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
• 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
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, clearly explaining solutions and technical decisions
• Gather technical requirements and translate them into robust, secure network designs
• Participate in technical workshops, design reviews, and project update meetings
• Support occasional onsite work at customer locations in the UK and Europe

Technologies:

• Cisco
• Firewall
• FortiGate
• Support
• Network
• Security

More:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project-focused Security Solutions Engineer to deliver a range of network and security projects across our customer base. This is a UK-based remote role offering flexibility, with periodic meetups and customer engagements. The role is heavily centred on Cisco networking and security technologies, particularly Cisco Firepower, Cisco ISE, and broader Cisco security platforms, with Fortinet FortiGate experience highly desirable. We offer a competitive salary of up to £47,000 depending on experience, plus bonus, fully remote working, business travel expenses covered from home location, professional development, training and certification support, and a supportive, collaborative team environment. You must be based in the UK and have full right to work without sponsorship.

last updated 32 week of 2026