At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and scale network infrastructure across multiple sites while ensuring top-notch security.
- Company: Dynamic retail company with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment with global teams and exciting challenges.
- Why this job: Join a forward-thinking team and make a real impact on network security in retail.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in network engineering and strong cyber-security experience required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
- Company: Retail Company
- Position: Senior Network & Security Specialist
Job responsibilities
- Manage and scale EMEA network infrastructure including routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs, VPN and Wi Fi 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 Crowd Strike, Qualys and Bit Sight, and provide initial response to security incidents.
- Support network and security requirements for new store openings, warehouse moves and SAP/POS connectivity.
Experience
- 5+ years hands-on network engineering (routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs, VPN, Wi Fi) across multi-site.
- Strong experience with routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs, VPN and Wi Fi, 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 Crowd Strike, Qualys and Bit Sight would be highly advantageous.
- CISM certified or actively working towards CISM.
- Experience working across retail, logistics or other multi-site environments.
- Comfortable working in a carve-out environment and coordinating with global teams and external vendors.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
We regret to inform applicants that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Thank you for understanding.
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Senior Network & Security Specialist employer: JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking Japanese global organisation as a Finance Manager in the UK, where you will be part of a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With clear pathways to leadership roles, including the potential to progress to CFO, this company offers a unique opportunity to enhance your career while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and financial excellence. Enjoy the benefits of visa sponsorship and the chance to thrive in a multicultural setting, making it an excellent employer for ambitious finance professionals.
