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Infrastructure & Network IT Security Specialist - Guildford x2 days per week / £80k to £90k + bonus + package

Infrastructure & Network IT Security Specialist - Guildford x2 days per week / £80k to £90k + bonus + package

Hybrid

Guildford, United kingdom

£ 90,000 /year

Full Time

10-03-2026

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Communication Python PowerShell Network Security Firewalls Architecture Network Architecture Risk Analysis TCP/IP

Job Specifications

We are now recruiting for an Infrastructure & Security Specialist , on a Permanent basis. This will be working for a prestigious and global financial services client. The post is hybrid working in Guildford, 1 or 2 days a week on site. Up to £90k basic + excellent benefits package including bonus & excellent pension offering.

The role: Infrastructure & Network Security Specialist
Location: Guildford location 1 or 2 days a week on site
The client: Global, prestigious Insurance firm
Salary: £80k - £90k base + Annual performance related Bonus, Very generous pension, loads of other benefits to choose from.

The job:

You will be responsible for governing , planning and delivering the safeguarding of the client’s infrastructure by enforcing robust security policies, managing technical controls and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.

We are looking for the following:

Good working knowledge of NIST and COBIT frameworks- Essential
Deep understanding of data centre/network and workplace architectures and operations both within the insurance industry and market generally
Good understanding of security design, including cryptography, within infrastructure, application and workplace environments.
Proven experience in IT including hands-on with security tooling, risk analysis, or governance roles within complex enterprise environments.
Strong understanding of communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP/S, SMTP), network architecture and security technologies.
Hands-on experience with proxy servers, email gateways, firewalls, and routing devices.
Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and ITIL.
Ideally One or more of CISA, CISSP or CRISC
Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for configuration and compliance checks.
Knowledge of patch and vulnerability management tools and practices.
Understanding of identity and access management (IAM) principles and technologies.

If you are ready for the next challenge and you have the above skills and experience and are able to work Guildford once or twice a week depending, please apply now to be considered.

Thank you!

About the Company

Hawksworth is a global search firm specialising in Data, Tech & Product, with offices in the UK and Australia. We were established in 2010 and proudly partner some of the most progressive tech and financial services companies in the market, providing contract, permanent and retained searches. Here are some of our clients: Allianz insurance, Crédit Agricole, Suncorp insurance, Chubb insurance, Canada Life / Pensions, Marsh McLennan - Insurance, McLaren, FNZ (Wealth FinTech), GBST (Wealth FinTech), Roboyo, SS&C/Blue Prism, T... Know more

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Company Name: Hawksworth
Job Title: Network/ Infrastructure IT Security Specialist - Hybrid Working - Guildford 1-2 days per week onsite/ Up to £90k + Bonus + Excellent package

Guildford, United kingdom

On site

Full Time

07-03-2026