Network Engineer (CISCO)

Your New Organisation

A well-established public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Network Technician to join its Digital, Data and Technology function. Supporting a large and complex enterprise environment, you will play a key role in maintaining secure, resilient, and high-performing network infrastructure across multiple sites. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that invests in technology and values continuous improvement. The role is hybrid 2-3 days a week on site near Brighton. Please note due to the nature of the organisation this role will require SC Clearance.

Your New RoleAs Senior Network Technician, you will report directly to the Network Team Leader and be responsible for supporting, monitoring, maintaining and enhancing the organisation's network infrastructure. This includes wide area networks (WAN), local area networks (LAN), wireless networks (WLAN) and Firewall technologies.

You will take an active role within the network team, ensuring connectivity and performance across all locations while contributing to network design, implementation and ongoing improvement projects. You will be responsible for deploying and configuring network equipment, supporting Firewall and VPN technologies, troubleshooting network issues and maintaining detailed technical documentation.The role will involve monitoring the overall health of the network environment, carrying out fault isolation and resolution activities, supporting hardware and software standards, and working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders. You will also provide hands-on installation and technical support when required.

What You'll Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong enterprise networking experience and hold a CCNA certification or an equivalent networking qualification. A CCNP certification would be highly advantageous, but is not essential.

You will have experience supporting large-scale network environments, including Firewalls and VPN architectures, with exposure to Cisco ASA and Check Point technologies. A strong understanding of networking protocols, routing technologies, WAN implementation, campus LAN environments and wireless networking is essential.

You will also demonstrate excellent troubleshooting skills and be confident using diagnostic and monitoring tools to identify performance issues, analyse network traffic and support capacity planning. The ability to work independently, use your initiative and adapt quickly to new technologies will be highly valued.

What You'll Get in Return

In return, you will join a respected organisation offering a stable and rewarding career opportunity, alongside a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience - full benefits package available. You will have the opportunity to work within a skilled technical team, contribute to critical infrastructure projects and develop your expertise across a broad range of networking technologies.

What You Need to Do Now

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