Network Security Engineer

About Ekco

🚀 Founded in 2016 Ekco is now one of the fastest growing cloud solution providers in Europe!

We specialise in enabling companies to progress along the path of cloud maturity, managing transformation and driving better outcomes from our clients’ existing technology investments.

☁️ In a few words, we take businesses to the cloud and back!

🌍 We have over 1000 highly talented and supportive colleagues (and counting) across a number of regional offices in the UK, Benelux, South Africa, Malaysia & Ireland.

The role 

We are looking for a Network Security Engineer to design and implement secure network architectures, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other security measures. The ideal candidate will monitor and analyze network traffic to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats while conducting regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scans. This role involves implementing and maintaining security policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS. Additionally, you will investigate and respond to security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and develop mitigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities 

• Design and implement secure network architectures, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other security measures.
• Monitor and analyze network traffic to identify vulnerabilities and potential security threats.
• Conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scans.
• Implement and maintain security policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS).
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, including root cause analysis and mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with clients, customers, and internal teams to ensure secure configurations and deployment of network devices.
• Keep up to date with emerging security threats, trends, and technologies.

Key Requirements 

• Established Network Engineer with 5+ years’ experience operating at CCNP level (or other vendor equivalent)Strong knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security solutions.
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and penetration testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SSL/TLS, etc.).
• Understanding of encryption technologies and authentication mechanisms.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CCNP Security, or CISM are preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Cloud networking knowledge – Azure/AWS
• Zscaler knowledge implementation and support
• Netscaler knowledge implementation and support.
• Wi-Fi experience deployment and support (Meraki, Aruba, Forti).
• Highly experienced in Firewall management, configuration, and implementation. Multiple firewall vendor experience required in at least three of the following: Palo Alto, Cisco TFD/ASA, FortiGate, and Checkpoint, Cloud Firewalls.

• Experience with Zero Trust security models and modern security frameworks.

Benefits/Perks

• ☀️ Time off - 25 days leave + public holidays
• 🎂 x1 day Birthday leave per year
• 💰 Company Pension Scheme (employer contribution 5%) + flexible salary sacrifice
• 📞 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to dedicated mental health, emotional wellbeing and general advice
• 🏃‍♀️ EkcOlympics - a global activity for fun!
• 📚 Learning & development - Unlimited access to Pluralsight learning platform

• 🌱 A lot of responsibilities & opportunities to grow (also internationally)

Why Ekco

• ⭐️ Microsoft’s 2023 Rising Star Security Partner of the year
• 🚀 VMware & Veeam top partner status
• 🏅 Ranked as 4th fastest growing technology company in the Deloitte Fast50 Awards
• 🌈Ekco are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging
• 🎉 We recognise the value of internal mobility and encourage opportunities for internal development & progression
• ✨ Flexible working with a family friendly focus are at the core of our company values