Network Engineer

Network Engineer

The Opportunity
We are recruiting a Network Engineer for a large, multi-site organisation undertaking significant investment in its technology and infrastructure.

This is a hands on role responsible for supporting, maintaining and improving secure, resilient and high performing network services across both on-premises and cloud environments.
You will combine business-as-usual support with involvement in major infrastructure and transformation projects. This will include network upgrades, new site deployments, relocations, service improvements and disaster recovery initiatives.

The position would suit an engineer who enjoys taking technical ownership, resolving complex connectivity issues and contributing to the ongoing development of a modern network environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor network infrastructure and services to maintain performance, availability and reliability.
• Build, configure, test and deploy network hardware and services across WAN and LAN environments.
• Maintain and support network security technologies, including Fortinet and Azure firewalls.
• Diagnose complex network, connectivity and performance issues, taking ownership through to resolution.
• Support network upgrades, site rollouts, expansions, relocations and disaster recovery projects.
• Configure and support Cisco switching and routing technologies.
• Manage and maintain Meraki networking environments, including security appliances, switches and wireless access points.
• Work with internal technology teams, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and follow established operational and security standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve network resilience, security and operational performance.
• Travel to other UK locations when required.
• Participate in an out-of-hours support rota.

Essential Experience

• Strong hands on experience supporting enterprise network environments
• Good understanding of routing, switching and WAN/LAN technologies
• Experience with technologies such as Ethernet, SD-WAN, VPN and MPLS
• Practical experience supporting Cisco networking equipment
• Experience managing Cisco Meraki network environments
• Knowledge of network monitoring, troubleshooting and diagnostic tools
• Experience supporting firewall and network security technologies
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage technical issues through to resolution
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to complete the required employment and security screening

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Fortinet or Azure firewall technologies
• Knowledge of zero-trust networking or micro-segmentation technologies
• Exposure to platforms such as Zscaler, Guardicore or comparable solutions
• Experience supporting networks across multiple physical locations
• Involvement in network transformation, migration or disaster recovery projects
• A networking certification such as CCNA or CCNP

What's on Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support
• Virtual healthcare services
• Recognition and long-service awards
• Employee discounts and lifestyle benefits.
• Training, professional development and career progression opportunities
• The opportunity to contribute to major network and infrastructure improvement projects

If you are a hands on Network Engineer looking for technical ownership, project exposure and the opportunity to work within a complex multi-site environment, we would be interested in hearing from you.

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