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Job description
Network Engineer
Location: Warwickshire | Hybrid (2–3 days on-site)
Salary: 50,000 - 61,000 + on-call payments
Security Clearance: Must be eligible to undergo enhanced security vetting
VIQU has partnered with a large public sector organisation seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support and develop its business-critical network infrastructure.
This is an opportunity to work within a complex technical environment, taking ownership of network operations, infrastructure improvements and solution delivery.
Key Responsibilities of the Network Engineer
Support, maintain and improve physical and virtual network infrastructure.
Configure, troubleshoot and optimise Cisco networking environments.
Contribute to network design, implementation and technical documentation.
Support SD-WAN, VLANs, routing and cloud networking technologies.
Monitor network performance, security and service availability.
Analyse business requirements and recommend technical solutions.
Identify infrastructure risks and implement appropriate mitigations.
Work with technical architects, internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Ensure networking solutions meet relevant compliance and service standards.
Drive continuous improvement across network infrastructure.
Key Requirements of the Network Engineer
Substantial hands-on Cisco network engineering experience.
Proven background in large, complex IT environments.
Strong knowledge of SD-WAN, VLANs and static and dynamic routing.
Experience with Azure, Azure vWAN, AWS and Zscaler.
Knowledge of network monitoring tools, including SolarWinds and Sentinel.
Experience building and maintaining physical and virtual networks.
Familiarity with Avaya telephony and network security.
Understanding of ITSM and ISO 20000 principles.
Strong troubleshooting, technical documentation and problem-solving skills.
Ability to independently own technical tasks and work effectively with stakeholders and suppliers.
Must be eligible and willing to undergo the required security vetting process.
If you're an experienced Network Engineer looking for a role offering technical ownership, varied networking challenges and the opportunity to support essential public services, we'd be interested in speaking with you.
Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence, or contact Aaron via the VIQU website.
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