Network Security Engineer (SOC) Job Opportunity in the UK! 🚨

Network Security Engineer (SOC) Job Opportunity in the UK! 🚨

Are you ready to safeguard critical systems and protect vital network infrastructure? We’re hiring a Network Security Engineer (SOC) Job Opportunity in the United Kingdom to join our 24/7 Internal Security Response (ISR) team in Stevenage, UK. This is your chance to work with a leading defense organization and play a crucial role in protecting our sovereignty, freedom, and peace.

The Opportunity

As a Network Security Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of defending our organization against evolving cyber threats. From incident response and triage to designing and maintaining robust security solutions, this role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic security initiatives. You’ll collaborate across teams, manage vulnerabilities, and optimize network tools to strengthen overall resilience.

If you’re passionate about cybersecurity, proactive defense, and want to make a direct impact, this role is a great fit for you.

What You’ll Do

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Responding to and triaging SOC security incidents in a 24/7 environment.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network solutions.
• Configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting firewalls from vendors like Cisco, Checkpoint, and Palo Alto.
• Managing secure proxy solutions (Bluecoat, F5) and implementing content filtering and SSL inspection policies.
• Monitoring and optimizing security tools such as PRTG and Nagios.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with best practices.
• Identifying vulnerabilities and remediating risks highlighted by “purple team” activities.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a candidate who brings:

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANs, and load balancing.
• Hands-on experience with next-gen firewalls, IPS/IDS, SSL decryption, and deep packet inspection.
• An in-depth understanding of IPSec, SSL/TLS, VPNs, and two-factor authentication.
• The proven ability to analyze packet captures and identify malicious traffic.
• Experience with secure proxy solutions and monitoring technologies.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with tools like Splunk ES, LogRhythm, or Darktrace Antigena.
• Experience triaging SOC alerts in collaboration with analysts.
• Root cause analysis of application traffic flows (DNS, HTTP/S, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S).
• A strong understanding of the OSI model and security information event monitoring.

Perks of the Role

• Salary: Enjoy a competitive salary of circa £55,000, plus a shift allowance.
• Company Bonus: A performance-based company bonus of up to £2,500.
• Pension: A generous pension with employer and employee contributions up to 14%.
• Overtime Pay: Additional earning opportunities through overtime pay.
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 extra days of flexi leave.
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Enhanced parental leave for up to 26 weeks, plus support for neonatal and fertility treatments.
• Facilities: Take advantage of subsidized meals, free car parking, and more.
• Flexible Working: We offer dynamic flexible working arrangements where possible.

About Us

At MBDA, we are proud to support the Armed Forces who protect our nations. Furthermore, as a trusted defense partner, we work together with governments towards one shared mission: defending freedom and security. We celebrate diversity through employee-led networks, including Gender Equality, Pride, Neurodiversity, Parents & Carers, Armed Forces, and more. We believe every colleague’s uniqueness makes us stronger.

Apply Today!

If you’re ready to step into a role that values innovation, teamwork, and resilience, apply now to become our next Network Security Engineer (SOC). Together, let’s safeguard the future.