Security Engineer – Satcom & Network Security
4 days ago
Redhill
Role: Security Engineer – Satcom & Network Security Location: Redhill, Surrey Salary: £50,000 + Benefits Type: Full-Time, Permanent Industry: Satellite Communications / Secure Connectivity Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent Reporting To: Head of Network Infrastructure / Security Operations Set-Up: First 6 months fully onsite in Redhill, then up to 6 remote working days per month. An established secure communications organisation is looking to appoint a technically strong Security Engineer with a solid background in data communications, IP networking, network protection, and secure infrastructure. This role will suit someone who can act as a key technical security specialist across satellite communications, secure connectivity networks, and enterprise infrastructure. The successful candidate will support internal engineering teams, security operations, and defence/enterprise clients across multiple geographies. Key Responsibilities: Network Security & Infrastructure Protection: • Act as the technical security champion for satellite communications, airtime, and secure infrastructure., • Configure, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade security appliances, firewalls, secure gateways, and VPN tunnels., • Work with technologies such as Fortinet, Cisco, secure network gateways, and satellite-linked infrastructure., • Understand how supplier security technologies integrate into wider network infrastructure and global corporate services. Lifecycle, Vulnerability & Incident Management: • Support the full security lifecycle of infrastructure, from deployment through to monitoring, updates, patching, and hardening., • Monitor global network traffic for anomalies, support internal security incidents, and help implement threat mitigation strategies., • Work with Systems Engineering teams on security product evaluations, penetration testing feedback, and secure infrastructure rollouts., • Capture technical requirements for internal and external secure software or network development projects., • Manage internal security-related projects while balancing priorities during high-demand or critical incident periods. Technical Documentation & Compliance: • Translate complex security features and vulnerability assessments into clear technical compliance reports and remediation guides., • Keep technical teams and wider business functions updated on threat landscapes, security capabilities, and system updates., • Ensure network infrastructure aligns with maritime security frameworks, UK government policies, and defence-level operational standards., • Produce internal technical documentation, secure configuration guides, FAQs, and incident response process layouts. Support & Internal Training: • Provide tier-3 technical security support in engineering meetings, troubleshooting calls, and customer architecture reviews., • Deliver internal security awareness training and technical handovers for network engineers, support teams, and back-office functions., • Coordinate Technical Security Bulletin distribution alongside local management for emergent CVEs or critical software patches., • Carry out regular security audits and product vulnerability comparisons. What We’re Looking For: Essential Experience: • Proven Security Engineering experience., • Strong knowledge of IP networking, data communications, and routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF., • Experience managing security vendors and assessing hardware / software protection capabilities., • Experience producing technical security documentation, architecture diagrams, network policies, or remediation plans., • Incident response experience with a structured approach to tracking and eliminating vulnerabilities. Core Skills & Attributes: • Familiarity with Microsoft enterprise environments, including identity access management, secure messaging, or Active Directory., • Calm, professional, security-focused approach., • Comfortable handling sensitive data and applying sound analytical judgement., • Self-motivated team player who can work across technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Willingness to learn quickly and support emergency escalation hours where required. Desirable Criteria: • Familiarity with modern digital satellite communications, VSAT networks, teleport infrastructure, or secure telecoms environments., • Security and networking certifications such as CCNA Security, Fortinet NSE, CCNP Security, Security+, CISSP or equivalent., • Experience within satellite communications, telecoms, network security, defence, government, or another highly secure data environment., • Hands-on exposure to Linux and Windows Server secure operating system environments., • Experience supporting international network infrastructure or government / defence contracts., • Experience working across infrastructure, engineering, security, and support teams. Mandatory Eligibility Requirements: Due to the nature of the organisation’s work and secure customer base, candidates must meet the following criteria: • Must come from a NATO country background., • Must have lived and worked in the UK for the most recent 5 consecutive years., • Must be eligible and willing to undergo UK security vetting, including SC or DV where required. Package & Benefits: • Salary of £50,000 + benefits., • Company laptop and mobile phone provided., • Opportunity to work on advanced secure satellite communications and global network infrastructure., • Direct engagement with specialist engineers, enterprise suppliers, and high-security government clients., • Long-term career opportunity within a specialist technical security environment. Application Process: To apply, please submit your CV detailing your relevant security engineering, data communications, IP networking, firewall, and secure infrastructure experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged. Equal Opportunity Employer: We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, provided the role-specific eligibility requirements are met. Contact: Elvis Eckardt