Senior Network Security EngineerScotland/HybridSchedule: Rotating shift (includes nights/weekends)Salary up to 80,000You will own incidents end-to-end across Incident, Major Incident, Change, Problem, and Service Request workflows (ITIL-aligned), leading real-time response to live DDoS attacks and complex network events as they unfold. Day to day, that means performing advanced 1st–3rd line triage and troubleshooting across the platform and customer environments, acting as a subject matter expert on our real-time mitigation technology, and serving as the technical escalation point for junior engineers.
You will work directly with customers and partners during high-impact incidents, collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, and Threat Intelligence to feed insight back into the platform, and drive the documentation, runbooks, and operational improvements that raise the bar for the whole team. Mentoring junior engineers and continuously deepening your own networking and DDoS expertise are part of the job, not an extra.
What we are looking for:
2–4 years' experience in networking, cybersecurity, or infrastructureDegree in Computer Science or a related fieldStrong networking fundamentals — TCP/IP, routing, Layer 1–3 troubleshootingProven experience in incident response and customer-facing technical rolesThe temperament to own and resolve incidents under real pressureExcellent communication skills — clear, calm, customer-readyScripting and automation ability (Python, Bash, or similar)Nice to haveBGP, FlowSpec, and traffic engineering knowledgeNetFlow / sFlow analysisIDS/IPS, firewalls, and packet analysis (Wireshark, tcpdump)SIEM experience (Splunk)Linux proficiencyVirtualisation (KVM, ESXi)Certifications such as CCNP, JNCIS/JNCIP, CySA+, GIAC GCIA or GCIHBright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.
Hiring: Senior Network Security Engineer in Midlothian employer: Bright Purple
Bright Purple is an exceptional employer that fosters a high-performing and collaborative work culture, where innovation thrives. With a focus on AI-assisted coding and cutting-edge technologies like C# and Azure, employees are empowered to take ownership of their projects while enjoying flexible hybrid work arrangements in vibrant cities like London or Edinburgh. The company prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and encourages a supportive environment that values best practices across the development lifecycle.
