Network Engineer

Network Engineerpearson Whiffin It & Digital
11 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 85K

Job location

Tech stack

Border Gateway Protocol
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Network Security
Windows Server
Routing
Network Protocols
Open Shortest Path First
Paessler Router Traffic Grapher
Wide Area Networks
Wireless Networks
SolarWinds (Software)
Cisco networks
VMware

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco technologies, strong hands-on Meraki experience, and a solid understanding of security, monitoring, and wider infrastructure environments. This role focuses on designing, supporting, and optimising complex LAN/WAN networks within an enterprise environment., * Design, implement, and support LAN/WAN and wireless network solutions using Cisco technologies.

  • Manage, configure, and optimise Cisco Meraki environments, including SD-WAN, wireless, switching, and security appliances.
  • Maintain secure network operations through firewall management, access control, segmentation, and threat mitigation.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot network performance using industry-standard tools.
  • Collaborate with server, storage, and infrastructure teams to support end-to-end service delivery.
  • Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, diagrams, and runbooks.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and provide escalation support as required.

Requirements

  • Cisco certification at CCNP or CCIE level (or equivalent proven experience).
  • Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN, routing, switching, VPNs, and network protocols (BGP, OSPF, STP, etc.).
  • Hands-on expertise with Cisco Meraki solutions.
  • Solid understanding of network security principles and tools.
  • Experience with monitoring platforms (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Meraki Dashboard, ThousandEyes, etc.).
  • Good grounding in server and storage infrastructure (VMware, Windows Server, SAN/NAS preferred).
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and an analytical mindset.

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