Average Security Engineer salary in the UK

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer Location: Oxford Road, Manchester Salary: £46,735 to £57,422 per annum, dependent on relevant experience Job type: Full Time (1 FTE), Permanent - Hybrid Closing date: 07/05/2025 About IT Services: IT Services at the University of Manchester is a vibrant and fast-moving department, we focus on delivering excellent customer service and quality services for our staff, students and researchers. The Team: The Security Architecture and Engineering team plays a vital role in protecting the University's digital assets. We work collaboratively across faculties, projects, and support services to design and implement secure technology solutions. Our team is focused on enabling the University to innovate while staying secure and resilient against cyber threats. We're passionate about building a strong, adaptable security posture that's ready for the future of higher education. The Role: We're looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to help design, implement and maintain secure systems and services across the University. Working closely with cyber security architects, project teams, and other IT professionals, you'll contribute to everything from defining technical controls to validating security solutions. You'll help ensure that new and existing technologies are "secure by design," using a mix of best practice, innovation, and collaboration. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how the University manages cyber risk while enabling digital transformation across research, teaching, and support services. The Person: The ideal candidate will bring experience in delivering cyber security solutions within complex environments. You'll understand security fundamentals and be able to apply them creatively to evolving technologies. You'll bring hands-on experience in securing cloud computing platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure and AWS. Have expertise in applying security controls across platforms like M365. Ensuring secure identity and access management and configuring cloud-native tools to detect and respond to threats. Experience with container security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevSecOps practices will be a real plus. You'll be someone who enjoys solving problems, sharing knowledge, and finding ways to improve how things work. A collaborative mindset and an interest in continuous learning are essential. What can you expect in return: Our diverse job opportunities all include a top benefits package that includes many features that are hard to find in the private sector: Generous annual leave allowance, including Christmas/New Year closure;Pension scheme membership to provide benefits for you and your family;Well-being programme with counselling, fitness and leading sports facilities;Learning and development opportunities;Season ticket loans for public transport;Cycle to Work Scheme;Workplace nursery scheme;Staff recognition schemes;Staff discounts on a range of products and services including travel and high street savings. When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification above, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working. Blended working arrangements may be considered. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cybersecurity Engineer, Security Engineer, Network Security Engineer, Information Security Analyst, Security Architect, Cybersecurity Specialist, may also be considered.

Fire and Security Engineer Newcastle £35,000 - £45,000 + Overtime + Progression Opportunities + Commission + Company Van + Immediate start Are you looking to accelerate your career and work for a rapidly growing company that is looking to expand nationally over the next year? This is a great opportunity for a Fire and Security engineer to join a business where you'll enjoy having the opportunity to progress into a Senior position in as little as 2 years! This expanding company supplies, Installs and Tests a variety of electrical equipment and alarm systems across the North East. Enjoy working for a close knit company as a fire and security engineer which offers progression and development training every year. There is opportunity to progress right up to Operations Manager! Your Role As A Fire & Security Engineer Will Include: Electrical wiring and fitting. Testing a variety of electrical systemsCarry out Installations and Service of access control and alarm systems Electrical Maintenance, repairs and breakdowns As A Field Service Engineer You Will Have: Experience within the fire and security industryAn understanding of electrical wiringBe commutable to the Newcastle area and be willing to travel / cover a local patch. Please apply or contact Toby Cooke for immediate consideration Keyword: fire and security engineer, security engineer, fire engineer, alarm engineer, intruder alarm, fire alarm, access control, security systems, electrical, electrical engineer, wiring, 18th edition, Newcastle, teeside, sunderland, middlesbrough. This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Please visit our website to view other positions we are currently handling. Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

We are searching for an experienced IT Network Engineer to be responsible for ensuring IT networks and communications are well designed, secure, optimal and function consistently across all internal and external operations. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, 3-days in the office and 2-days from home, once probation has been successfully passed. You will therefore need to live within a commutable distance of Exeter Airport to be considered for the role. Our client is committed to building and maintaining stable, secure and efficient IT networks and application systems to promote the use of technology throughout the business. In this role you will be responsible for the following: Designing and deploying network services in line with design and security policies.Monitoring and administering the installation and integration of corporate network communications, including routers, switches, firewalls, DMZ, servers, telephony and LAN/WAN communication services.Managing the IP space across the organisation ensuring VLANs, IP Subnet, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and VoIP traffic is well designed, secure and optimised.Ensuring best practices are used for protecting network security.Planning lifecycle renewals, "hotswap" procedures and emergency hardware failure protocols.Providing regular service status updates to line management and agree and monitor service availability targets.Ensuring the active/active WAN bandwidth and connectivity services are sufficient, balanced and perform efficiently. Planning and testing failover of critical operational services.Researching latest networking developments and recommend any actions that will improve network performance and security.Work closely with NIBE SOC Teams and internal Security Engineers to ensure all preventative security measures are implemented.Ensuring all network hardware assets are identifiable and updated in the asset management system.Providing technical support to the maintenance of the hardware infrastructure systems and services.Making sure data backup design and integrity processes and practices are in place and verifiable.Maintaining technical documentation, including network schematics, of all relevant systems.Assisting with the build, deployment and administration of desktop, mobile and peripheral hardware equipment.Administration of MS Windows Active Directory including profiles, Security Groups and Group Policies.Assist with the management of multiple firewall hardware and security policies.Assist with the management of email services and external web connectivity and security. Person Specification A computer related degree or relevant professional certification and accreditation is preferred.Experience in a Technical IT role maintaining secure networks in a MS Windows environment in a multi-disciplined organisation.Expert knowledge of and experience in LAN/WAN/VLAN communications, VPN configuration and enterprise wireless networking. Experience of Dell switches with fibre is preferable.CCNA/CCNP accreditation is required.Firewall configuration, management and monitoring experience are essential. Experience of FortiGate products is a bonus/preferable.Cat6 and fibre communication protocol skills are essential.TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, SSL, 2FA skills are essential for this position.Knowledge of Windows Server and desktop operating systems configuration & troubleshooting and SCCM/MECM skills would be advantageous.Knowledge of and experience in virtual network technologies, specifically ESXi and VMware configuration and administration is preferred.Knowledge of and experience in Veaam, CrowdStrike and Cortex XDR configuration and administration would be advantageous.Knowledge of IP telephony systems would be advantageous.Experience of Office 365, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint - any MS E3 subscription services.Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, problem-solving and communication skills.Tolerance and determination with users of all abilities.Flexibility to work on planned, out of hours systems projects if required.A full, clean driving licence will be advantageous but is not essential. Benefits Package: Competitive Salary.24 days holiday (rising to 27 days) plus bank holidays.Hybrid homeworking arrangements.Pension Scheme.Life Assurance.Ongoing professional development and training. To be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK without company sponsorship. KeywordsNetwork Security Engineer, IT Network Security Engineer, LAN, WAN, VLAN, MS Windows, VPN Configuration, Enterprise Wireless Networking, Dell Switches, Fibre, CCNA, CCNP, Firewalls, FortiGate, Cat6, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, SSL, 2FA, Windows Server, SCCM, MECM, ESXi, VMware, Veaam, CrowdStrike, Cortex XDR, IP Telephony Systems, Office 365, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Driving Licence. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.