Role: Network and Security EngineerLocation: Vale of Glamorgan, South WalesSalary: £45,000 per annumThe OpportunityThe Network and Security Engineer will take full ownership of a complex, multi-site network estate operating in a highly visible, operational environment.The Network Security Engineer will become the technical lead for networking, responsible for the improvement and long-term stability of the network across two major operational sites. While you''ll own the network domain, you''ll have the backing of both internal colleagues and external specialists when designing and implementing improvements.The organisation is investing heavily in modernising its infrastructure, and you will play a central role in that journey.A key early project will be leadingthe replacment tof the core network before end of supportassessing the current environment, identifying risks, and designing the next generation network architecture.You''ll work alongside an experienced Infrastructure Manager, a small internal IT team, external cyber security specialists and a SOC provider to bring the estate up to modern security and operational standards. The environment is collaborative rather than siloed.Job ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of the full network estate across two operational sitesAssess existing core and edge switching infrastructure and identify improvement opportunitiesDesign and lead a core network refresh, including potential vendor changesImplement robust VLAN design, segmentation