Network Security Engineer

Information Technology
Networking & Systems
Entry Level

The Network Security Engineer supports consistent delivery by coordinating tasks, information and stakeholders across the workday. You'll coordinate with vendors, IT teams, keeping configurations well managed and easy to access when needed. You'll own recurring tasks end-to-end, manage competing priorities and recommend small improvements that reduce friction. You'll be successful when stakeholders feel supported, work is well documented, and systems like ServiceNow/Jira are kept reliable and current.

What you’ll do day to day

  • Assist with patching, updates and preventative maintenance to improve reliability
  • Monitor systems and alerts, escalating incidents according to runbooks
  • Maintain documentation, FAQs and knowledge base articles for common issues
  • Set up and maintain user access, devices and accounts in line with policies
  • Respond to support requests, diagnosing issues and documenting outcomes in the ticketing system
  • Contribute to security hygiene such as MFA, endpoint protection and basic audits
  • Coordinate with vendors for troubleshooting and service requests as needed

Skills and tools to learn

Core skills: documentation, troubleshooting, customer support, prioritisation, security mindset

Software/Platforms: endpoint/security tools, Microsoft 365, ServiceNow/Jira, Azure/AWS basics

Methods/Knowledge: ITIL basics, access management, incident response runbooks

What you can earn

Annual Avg.
$108,900–$147,300
Weekly Avg.
$2,460
Hourly Avg. (Per Hour)
$65

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