At a Glance
- Tasks: Design secure network architectures and implement firewall policies for high-assurance environments.
- Company: Join Jacobs, a leader in delivering security-critical solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive health cover, life assurance, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Hybrid role based in Bristol with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on network security in regulated environments.
- Qualifications: Experience in network security engineering and strong understanding of Zero Trust principles.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Senior Network Security Engineer
At Jacobs, we are seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to deliver high‑assurance, security‑critical solutions within regulated and sovereign UK contexts.
- What you’ll do
- Design and deliver secure network architectures for controlled environments.
- Engineer secure browsing and remote access solutions.
- Define and implement firewall policies, DNS design, and traffic control.
- Apply Zero Trust principles to network access and service exposure.
- Support secure data flows and one‑way transfer mechanisms.
- Collaborate with Dev Ops and platform teams to integrate networking and security controls.
- Act as a technical authority on secure connectivity and network risk.
- Core requirements
- Proven experience in network security engineering within high‑assurance or regulated environments.
- Strong understanding of network architecture, segmentation, firewall policies, and traffic inspection.
- Experience with Zero Trust networking and designing for restricted or air‑gapped environments.
- Security‑first mindset with knowledge of operational risk and compliance constraints.
- Hybrid connectivity spanning on‑premise and cloud services.
- Virtual networking and hypervisor‑level security controls.
- Experience in environments requiring formal security accreditation.
- Other important info
This role is subject to UK Security Vetting at DV (Developed Vetting) level.
Applicants must be eligible and willing to undergo the appropriate clearance process if not already cleared.
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of the relevant clearance process.
It is a full‑time, permanent, hybrid (2‑3 days/week) role based in Bristol, with occasional business travel across the UK.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme.
EEO statement
We are a disability confident employer and welcome flexible working arrangements. We encourage applications from those who may not meet all listed requirements.
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Contact Details:
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Recruitment Team
