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Network Security Engineer Jobs & Careers
Looking for your next Network Security Engineer opportunity?
HOK Consulting connects Network Security Engineers with organisations protecting business-critical networks, infrastructure and connectivity across permanent, contract and interim opportunities.
Whether your experience covers Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, F5, firewalls, network security or cloud connectivity, explore current opportunities or upload your CV to join HOK’s technology talent network.
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What Does a Network Security Engineer Do?
Network Security Engineers design, implement and maintain the security controls used to protect an organisation’s networks, systems and connectivity from unauthorised access, disruption and cyber threats.
The role can cover firewalls, secure network architecture, VPNs, access controls, load balancing, monitoring and cloud connectivity across enterprise, data centre and hybrid environments.
Network Security Engineers often work alongside network, infrastructure, cloud and cyber security teams to maintain secure connectivity, identify vulnerabilities and respond to security incidents while ensuring critical services remain available.
Network Security Engineer Skills & Experience
The exact technical requirements vary between organisations, but Network Security Engineer roles commonly involve experience across areas such as:
- Cisco
- Fortinet
- Juniper
- F5 & Load Balancing
- Palo Alto Networks
- Firewalls
- Network Security
- Routing and Switching
- VPN and Remote Connectivity
- DNS & DHCP
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud Platform
- Hybrid and Private Cloud
- High Availability and Resilience
- Security Monitoring
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Management
Some Network Security Engineers specialise in particular security vendors or firewall technologies, while others work across wider enterprise networking, cloud security and infrastructure environments.
Strong troubleshooting skills and an understanding of networking protocols, secure architecture, access control and threat detection are particularly important in complex or business-critical environments.
Typical Network Security Engineer Responsibilities
- Configuring and maintaining network security infrastructure
- Managing firewalls, VPNs and secure connectivity
- Supporting Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper and F5 environments
- Monitoring network traffic for suspicious or malicious activity
- Investigating and resolving network security incidents
- Managing access controls and network segmentation
- Identifying and remediating network vulnerabilities
- Supporting secure cloud and hybrid network connectivity
- Maintaining high availability and resilient network security services
- Supporting security upgrades, migrations and technology changes
- Working with network, infrastructure, cloud and cyber security teams
- Maintaining security documentation, configurations and technical standards
Responsibilities vary depending on the organisation, security technologies in use and whether the role is focused on operations, engineering, architecture or transformation.
Network Security Engineer Salary Expectations
Network Security Engineer salaries vary according to experience, location, security technologies, sector and the complexity of the networks and infrastructure being protected.
Permanent Network Security Engineer
Around £48,400 per year
UK average base salary
Contract Network Security Engineer
Around £463 per day
UK median contract rate
Senior Network Security Engineers and professionals with specialist firewall, cloud security, architecture, financial services or complex enterprise experience may command higher salaries or contract rates.
Salary information is provided as a general UK market guide and can vary significantly between individual roles.
Network Security Engineer Career Progression
Network Security Engineering can lead into senior security engineering, architecture and wider cyber security leadership positions.
Typical Network Security Engineer Career Path
Alternative Career Paths
Network Security Engineers may also progress into specialist roles such as:
- Network Architect
- Security Engineer
- Security Architect
- Cloud Security Engineer
- Cyber Security Consultant
- Infrastructure Architect
- Head of Cyber Security
The right progression depends on whether you want to deepen your network security specialism, move into cloud security or architecture, or take responsibility for wider cyber security strategy and leadership.
Your Next Move
Looking for Your Next Network Security Engineer Opportunity?
If you’re considering your next permanent position, contract assignment or interim opportunity, send HOK Consulting your CV.
Tell us about the network and security environments you work with, the technologies you specialise in and the type of opportunity you’re looking for.
Specialist Recruitment
Cloud & Infrastructure Recruitment
Network Security Engineering forms part of HOK Consulting’s wider Cloud & Infrastructure recruitment expertise, connecting organisations with specialists across secure networks, infrastructure, cloud platforms, systems and enterprise technology environments.
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Recruiting Network Security Engineers?
HOK Consulting supports organisations looking for experienced Network Security Engineers across permanent, contract and interim requirements.
Whether you’re strengthening network security, modernising firewall infrastructure, securing cloud connectivity or need specialist expertise for a wider cyber or infrastructure programme, speak to HOK about your requirements.