Information Security

Network Security Lead

Randstad

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you lead network security operations for a global enterprise, driving incident response and security resilience. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to safeguard complex networks and align security practices with the organisation’s mission. You will tackle high-impact challenges in enterprise networking and security architecture, shaping incident response and protective controls at scale. This opportunity offers hands-on leadership in a critical security domain within a global context, with a focus on practical, impact-first outcomes.

Responsibilities
  • Lead network security operations for a global enterprise
  • Oversee major incident response and post-incident activities
  • Provide technical leadership in secure network design and operations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security controls and improvements
  • Maintain and optimize enterprise routing, switching, and firewall architectures
Key requirements
  • Routing & Switching: Cisco Data Centre and Branch Routers/Switches (Nexus) expertise
  • Security & Firewalls: Palo Alto, FortiGate, Cisco FTD, and Cisco ISE (NAC) experience
  • Network Protocols: BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, IPsec VPNs knowledge
  • Wireless & SD-WAN: experience with Cisco, Aruba, Meraki environments
  • Automation (Bonus): Python or PowerShell scripting for operational efficiency
  • Cisco Nexus (Data Center/Branch)
  • Palo Alto
  • FortiGate
  • Cisco FTD
  • Cisco ISE
  • BGP

Reference: WJ-747_31238464 · Posted 05 Nov 2026

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