
Sanderson Recruitment
Senior Network Security Engineer
Job Description
Salary: £75,000 - 75,000 per year
Requirements:- Strong hands-on experience with network infrastructure and security
- Experience with segmentation, firewalls, endpoint security, XDR, and access control
- Experience securing Cloud (Azure and/or AWS) and on-premise environments
- Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, GDPR preferred
- A proactive, accountable approach with a focus on owning outcomes
- Confidence in working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Lead the security of complex enterprise networks across cloud and on-prem environments
- Configure and optimize security tooling such as segmentation platforms, Sophos, Mimecast, XDR solutions, and vulnerability scanners
- Manage firewalls, VPNs, secure remote access, and segmentation controls
- Improve detection and response workflows alongside SIEM/SOC teams
- Ensure critical logging, monitoring, and compliance standards are met
- Automate deployments and controls using PowerShell, Python, Terraform or similar tools
- Support vulnerability assessments and drive remediation across the estate
- Contribute to secure design reviews for applications, infrastructure, and cloud services
- (Incident response experience is desirable but not essential)
- AWS
- Azure
- Cloud
- Support
- Network
- PowerShell
- Python
- Security
- Terraform
More:
We are seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to join our growing security team in Central Bristol, offering various hybrid working arrangements. With a competitive salary between £65,000 to £75,000 plus bonuses, we provide 25 days of holiday and a good contributory pension. This role is not just about security engineering; it is an opportunity to take ownership of a modern security tooling ecosystem, influence architectural decisions, and drive significant improvements across our tech environment. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and forward-thinking team culture where everyone is valued.
last updated 31 week of 2026
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Sanderson Recruitment
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