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Salary: £44,000 - 47,000 per year
Requirements: Strong experience in Cisco network and security environmentsProven hands-on expertise with Cisco Firepower (FTD/FMC)Proven hands-on expertise with Cisco ISE or an alternative vendorSolid understanding of network security principles, firewalls, VPNs, routing, and switchingExperience working in a project-based environment, leading or owning technical deliveryExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with distributed teamsFull right to work in the UK and willingness to travel occasionallyExperience with Fortinet/FortiGate firewalls is desirableKnowledge of Cisco Stealthwatch and related Cisco security products is desirableExposure to wider Cisco security technologies such as Secure Firewall, Secure Network Analytics, and Umbrella is desirableRelevant 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 handoverAct as the lead engineer on complex customer engagements, ensuring solutions are delivered on time and to a high standardProvide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers involved in project deliveryCollaborate closely with project managers, architects, and stakeholders to align technical outcomes with business objectivesImplement and support enterprise-grade network and security solutionsDeploy, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco Firepower firewalls, including policy configuration, VPNs, and threat protectionImplement and maintain Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control, authentication, and authorizationWork with Cisco Stealthwatch and other Cisco security tools to provide visibility, monitoring, and threat detectionConfigure and support FortiGate firewalls where required, including firewall policies, VPNs, and security profilesProduce high-quality technical documentation, including designs, implementation guides, and handover documentationServe as a trusted technical advisor to customers, clearly explaining solutions and technical decisionsGather technical requirements and translate them into robust, secure network designsParticipate in technical workshops, design reviews, and project update meetingsSupport occasional onsite work at customer locations in the UK and Europe Technologies: CiscoFirewallFortiGateSupportNetworkSecurity 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 29 week of 2026