About this role
Senior Network Security Engineer
Central Bristol (various hybrid working arrangements available depending on location).
£65,000 to £75,000 + bonus, 25 days holiday, good contributory pension
Are you a Network Security Engineer ready to step into a role where your expertise shapes the security of a modern, hybrid tech environment? This is your chance to own security tooling, influence design decisions, and help strengthen a growing cyber function.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll take the lead on securing complex enterprise networks across cloud and on‑prem environments, including:
🔐 Configuring and optimising security tooling such as segmentation platforms, Sophos, Mimecast, XDR solutions, vulnerability scanners and hardening baselines.
🔥 Managing firewalls, VPNs, secure remote access and segmentation controls.
📈 Improving detection and response by working closely with SIEM/SOC teams.
📝 Ensuring critical logging, monitoring and compliance standards are always met.
🛠 Automating deployments and controls using PowerShell, Python, Terraform or similar tools.
🛡 Supporting vulnerability assessments and driving remediation across the estate.
☁ Contributing to secure design reviews across applications, infrastructure, and cloud services.
🚨 Incident response experience is desirable but not essential.
We're looking for someone with
- Strong hands‑on experience with network infrastructure and security, segmentation, firewalls, endpoint security, XDR and access control.
- Experience securing Cloud (*Azure and/or AWS)*and on-premise environments.
- A security‑first mindset and confidence working with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Knowledge of frameworks such as *NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, GDPR*would be preferred.
- A proactive, accountable approach- you like owning outcomes.
🔥 Why This Role Stands Out
This isn't just another security engineering job. It's a chance to:
✨ Take ownership of a modern security tooling ecosystem
✨ Influence architectural decisions
✨ Drive meaningful improvements across the whole tech estate
✨ Work in a supportive, forward‑thinking security team
For more details, please reach out to Mary Pearson on - mary.pearson@sandersonplc.com
Reasonable Adjustments
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason,**please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.*
About cyber security & digital forensics roles for ex-police
Cyber security, digital forensics and incident-response roles. DMIs, cybercrime investigators and digital forensics officers bring evidential discipline and investigative judgement that DFIR and security teams struggle to hire.
See all cyber security & digital forensics jobs in Bristol →Why this fits a police background — match score 87/100
- Incident command & response
- Working to legislation & regulation
- Security operations
What cyber security & digital forensics roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Digital forensics analyst | £32,000–£45,000 |
| DFIR consultant | £45,000–£65,000 |
| Senior forensics / IR specialist | £60,000–£80,000 |
| Threat-intelligence specialist | £55,000–£80,000 |