Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Oxford Oxfordshire
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Network Engineer – Cisco & Fortinet
We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Network Engineer to join our small but dynamic IT team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced networking professional who enjoys taking ownership of enterprise network infrastructure and working across a broad range of technologies.
You will be responsible for the design, support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our network environment, with a strong focus on Cisco and Fortinet technologies. As a key member of a close-knit IT team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the security, performance, and reliability of our business-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, implement, and support LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and VPN infrastructure.
* Manage and troubleshoot Cisco switching, routing, and wireless environments.
* Administer and maintain Fortinet Firewalls, VPNs, and security solutions.
* Monitor network performance and proactively identify areas for improvement.
* Investigate and resolve complex network and connectivity issues.
* Ensure network security best practices are implemented and maintained.
* Support infrastructure projects, upgrades, and migrations.
* Produce and maintain technical documentation.
* Work closely with internal IT teams and third-party suppliers.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong experience supporting and administering Cisco networking technologies.
* Hands-on experience with Fortinet/FortiGate firewalls.
* Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, and VPN technologies.
* Experience troubleshooting complex network issues in enterprise environments.
* Good understanding of network security principles and best practices.
* Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
* Strong documentation and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and within a small IT team.
Desirable Skills
* Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP or equivalent).
* Fortinet certifications (NSE/FortiNet Certified Professional).
* Experience with SD-WAN technologies.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Azure networking.
* Experience with wireless technologies and network automation.
If you are a proactive Network Engineer with strong Cisco and Fortinet expertise and enjoy working in a small team where your contribution makes a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today