Security Engineer – Satcom

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Key Responsibilities

Network Security & Infrastructure Protection: Act as the technical security champion for satellite communications, airtime, and secure infrastructure. Configure, deploy,

Requirements Summary

Translate complex security features and vulnerability assessments into clear, technical compliance reports and remediation guides.

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Responsibilities

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Act as the technical security champion for satellite communications, airtime, and secure infrastructure.
Configure, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade security appliances, firewalls (e.g., Fortinet, Cisco), secure gateways, and VPN tunnels over satellite links.
Understand how supplier security technologies integrate into the wider network infrastructure and global corporate services.

Support the full security lifecycle of infrastructure from deployment through to active monitoring, software updates, and hardening.
Monitor global network traffic for anomalies, manage internal security incidents, and implement threat mitigation strategies.
Work with Systems Engineering teams on security product evaluations, penetration testing feedback, and secure infrastructure rollouts.
Capture technical requirements for internal and external secure software or network development projects.
Manage in-house security-related projects while balancing priorities during high-demand or critical incident periods.

Translate complex security features and vulnerability assessments into clear, technical compliance reports and remediation guides.
Keep technical teams and wider business functions updated on current threat landscapes, security capabilities, and system updates.
Ensure network infrastructure aligns with maritime security frameworks, UK government policies, and defence-level operational standards.
Produce internal technical documentation, secure configuration guides, FAQs, and incident response process layouts.

Provide tier-3 technical security support in high-level engineering meetings, troubleshooting calls, and customer architecture reviews.
Deliver internal security awareness training and technical handovers for network engineers, support staff, and back-office teams.
Coordinate Technical Security Bulletin distribution alongside local management to address emergent CVEs or critical software patches.
Carry out regular security audits and product vulnerability comparisons.

Proven Security Engineering experience is strictly essential.
Deep knowledge of IP networking, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and data communications.
Experience within satellite communications, telecoms, network security, or a highly secure data environment.
Experience managing security vendors and assessing hardware/software protection capabilities.
Experience producing technical security documentation, architecture diagrams, or network policies.
Incident response experience with a methodical approach to tracking and eliminating vulnerabilities.

Strong technical certifications are expected (e.g., CCNA Security, Fortinet NSE, CCNP, or equivalent security credentials).
Familiarity with Microsoft enterprise systems (e.g., identity access management, secure messaging, Active Directory).
Self-motivated team player with a professional, calm under pressure, and security-focused approach.
Comfortable handling sensitive data and applying sound, analytical judgement.
Willingness and ability to learn quickly and support emergency escalation hours if required.

Familiarity with modern digital satellite communications, VSAT networks, and teleport infrastructure.
Hands-on exposure to Linux and Windows Server secure operating system environments.
Experience supporting international network infrastructure or government/defence contracts.
Experience working across cross-functional infrastructure, engineering, and support teams.

Requirements

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Salary: Competitive compensation depending on experience.
Tools: Company laptop and mobile phone provided.
Environment: Opportunity to work on advanced, highly secure satellite communications and global network nodes.
Exposure: Direct engagement with specialist engineers, enterprise suppliers, and high-security government clients.
Career: Long-term career opportunity within a specialist technical security environment.