Network Engineer

Description:

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 screeningDesirable 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 CCNPWhat'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 projectsIf 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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