Security Engineer

What will you be doing?

You'll work as part of an Operational Support team and provide operational support to the network security architecture. You have a solid understanding of IP network architectures and network security, and work well as part of a team. Although the role is office working hours, you will need to be on a rota for emergency out of hours support. At times travel will be required to go to the customer's sites in Warwickshire and Wokingham or to data centres throughout the UK.

You must hold a valid driving licence with reasonable means to a vehicle.

• Provide operational support for network security infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues that may involve multiple systems and layers of infrastructure.
• Perform system maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations.
• Plan, design, and implement network security measures to protect systems and data.
• Conduct regular system audits to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
• Deploy and maintain network security devices such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and VPNs.
• Support the resolution of network security incidents, including post‑event analyses to prevent future incidents.
• Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and trends, as well as the latest network security technologies.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures for network access, monitoring, and security incident response.

• Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, extensive knowledge of Checkpoint and Cisco Firewalls, and F5 Load Balancers with management software (CSM, Checkpoint Smart Console).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in network security or a related field.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, routers, switches, and related devices.
• Expertise in security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorisation, and security.
• Excellent analytic and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make well‑informed security decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non‑technical stakeholders.
• LAN/WAN (Cisco CCNA) or 5 years’ experience.
• Understanding of ITIL methodologies and best practices.

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal, access to 1,000s of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Standby / Overtime

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work. M Group Telecom is one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet.

We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations. We’re together and the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity to lead essential infrastructure services for life. Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note:

Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3 rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.