Ref: HY47661
IT Network & Security Senior Specialist
| Sector | IT/Telecom/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Type | Full-time, Permanent |
| Location | London |
| Salary (Annual) | £55,000 - 60,000 / Year |
A global fashion brand is currently recruiting an IT Network & Security Senior Specialist to support the continued expansion of its European retail business.
You will support the transition of IT services from the parent group and vendor-managed environments while ensuring secure and reliable operations across stores, warehouses, showrooms and offices.
The ideal candidate should have extensive hands-on network engineering and cyber-security experience, strong expertise in Okta and Entra ID, and experience working across multi-site retail or office environments.
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Main Responsibilities
• Manage and scale EMEA network infrastructure including routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs, VPN and WiFi across offices, stores, warehouses and showrooms
• Deploy, monitor and optimise store and warehouse networking, including Cisco Meraki and other cloud-managed network equipment
• Manage secure connectivity and support the development of OEG-specific SD-WAN and third-party/3PL network arrangements
• Administer identity and access through Okta and Entra ID, including SSO, MFA, application integrations and identity lifecycle management
• Manage endpoint security, device compliance, encryption and patching using tools including Microsoft Intune and MDM
• Own vulnerability management activities including scanning, risk prioritisation, remediation tracking and reporting
• Operate security tools including CrowdStrike, Qualys and BitSight, and provide initial response to security incidents
• Support network and security requirements for new store openings, warehouse moves and SAP/POS connectivity
Ideal Candidate
• 5+ years hands-on network engineering (routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs, VPN, WiFi) across multi-site
• Strong experience with routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs, VPN and WiFi, including Cisco Meraki and SD-WAN
• Proven cyber-security experience covering endpoint security, vulnerability management and patching
• Practical expertise in Okta and Entra ID (Azure AD), including SSO, MFA and identity lifecycle management
• Experience with CrowdStrike, Qualys and BitSight would be highly advantageous
• CISM certified or actively working towards CISM
• Experience working across retail, logistics or other multi-site environments
• Comfortable working in a carve-out environment and coordinating with global teams and external vendors
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Conditions
• Location: London, UK
• Working Style: hybrid
• Salary: £55-60K per annum depending on experience
• Job Type: permanent, full-time
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday
• Start: negotiable
Visa Support: No
We regret that we cannot accept applications from YMS, Working Holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.
You will support the transition of IT services from the parent group and vendor-managed environments while ensuring secure and reliable operations across stores, warehouses, showrooms and offices.
The ideal candidate should have extensive hands-on network engineering and cyber-security experience, strong expertise in Okta and Entra ID, and experience working across multi-site retail or office environments.
(Ref: HY47661 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)
Main Responsibilities
• Manage and scale EMEA network infrastructure including routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs, VPN and WiFi across offices, stores, warehouses and showrooms
• Deploy, monitor and optimise store and warehouse networking, including Cisco Meraki and other cloud-managed network equipment
• Manage secure connectivity and support the development of OEG-specific SD-WAN and third-party/3PL network arrangements
• Administer identity and access through Okta and Entra ID, including SSO, MFA, application integrations and identity lifecycle management
• Manage endpoint security, device compliance, encryption and patching using tools including Microsoft Intune and MDM
• Own vulnerability management activities including scanning, risk prioritisation, remediation tracking and reporting
• Operate security tools including CrowdStrike, Qualys and BitSight, and provide initial response to security incidents
• Support network and security requirements for new store openings, warehouse moves and SAP/POS connectivity
Ideal Candidate
• 5+ years hands-on network engineering (routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs, VPN, WiFi) across multi-site
• Strong experience with routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs, VPN and WiFi, including Cisco Meraki and SD-WAN
• Proven cyber-security experience covering endpoint security, vulnerability management and patching
• Practical expertise in Okta and Entra ID (Azure AD), including SSO, MFA and identity lifecycle management
• Experience with CrowdStrike, Qualys and BitSight would be highly advantageous
• CISM certified or actively working towards CISM
• Experience working across retail, logistics or other multi-site environments
• Comfortable working in a carve-out environment and coordinating with global teams and external vendors
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Conditions
• Location: London, UK
• Working Style: hybrid
• Salary: £55-60K per annum depending on experience
• Job Type: permanent, full-time
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday
• Start: negotiable
Visa Support: No
We regret that we cannot accept applications from YMS, Working Holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.
Updated: 12 hours ago
Ref: HY47661