At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and scale network infrastructure while ensuring secure operations across various locations.
- Company: Join a global fashion brand with a focus on innovation and security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential for career advancement in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of retail technology.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in network engineering and strong cyber-security expertise required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
A global fashion brand is currently recruiting an IT Network & Security Senior Specialist to support the continued expansion of its European retail business. You will support the transition of IT services from the parent group and vendor-managed environments while ensuring secure and reliable operations across stores, warehouses, showrooms and offices.
The ideal candidate should have extensive hands-on network engineering and cyber-security experience, strong expertise in Okta and Entra ID, and experience working across multi-site retail or office environments.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage and scale EMEA network infrastructure including routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs, VPN and WiFi across offices, stores, warehouses and showrooms.
- Deploy, monitor and optimise store and warehouse networking, including Cisco Meraki and other cloud-managed network equipment.
- Manage secure connectivity and support the development of OEG-specific SD-WAN and third-party/3PL network arrangements.
- Administer identity and access through Okta and Entra ID, including SSO, MFA, application integrations and identity lifecycle management.
- Manage endpoint security, device compliance, encryption and patching using tools including Microsoft Intune and MDM.
- Own vulnerability management activities including scanning, risk prioritisation, remediation tracking and reporting.
- Operate security tools including CrowdStrike, Qualys and BitSight, and provide initial response to security incidents.
- Support network and security requirements for new store openings, warehouse moves and SAP/POS connectivity.
Ideal Candidate
- 5+ years hands-on network engineering (routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs, VPN, WiFi) across multi-site.
- Strong experience with routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs, VPN and WiFi, including Cisco Meraki and SD-WAN.
- Proven cyber-security experience covering endpoint security, vulnerability management and patching.
- Practical expertise in Okta and Entra ID (Azure AD), including SSO, MFA and identity lifecycle management.
- Experience with CrowdStrike, Qualys and BitSight would be highly advantageous.
- CISM certified or actively pursuing certification.
IT Network & Security Senior Specialist employer: Centre People Appointments Careers
Join a leading manufacturer renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence in scientific instrumentation. As a Field Service Engineer based in Manchester, you'll enjoy a dynamic work culture that values hands-on technical expertise and customer satisfaction, alongside generous benefits including business trip compensation and a supportive environment for professional growth through international travel opportunities. This role not only offers competitive remuneration but also the chance to be part of a team dedicated to delivering outstanding service worldwide.
Contact Details:
Centre People Appointments Careers Recruitment Team
