Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Applause IT
Bickenhill, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 55K

Job location

Bickenhill, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Wireless LAN
Microsoft Active Directory
Apple Mac Systems
Border Gateway Protocol
Cisco PIX
Linux
Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
Network Topologies
Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC)
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Network Layer
Network Architecture
Routing
Open Shortest Path First
Remote Access Technology
Simple Network Management Protocols
TCP/IP
Wireshark
Virtual Local Area Networks
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Information Technology
Palo Alto Networks
Fortinet

Job description

Are you an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong networking expertise and a background in secure environments? This is a full-time, on-site role based in Marston Green, Birmingham, offering the opportunity to support mission-critical IT infrastructure within a security-sensitive organisation. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering and managing secure LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks, acting as a key escalation point for troubleshooting, and providing mentoring to junior engineers. Candidates must be eligible for DV (Developed Vetting) clearance - British nationals with long-term UK residency only., + Deploy and manage LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks for secure enterprise environments + Troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking issues + Document network topologies and configurations + Monitor and enhance performance across network infrastructure + Install and maintain firewalls - Palo Alto, Cisco ASA (AnyConnect), FortiGate + Manage VPNs, IPSEC tunnels, and certificate-based authentication + Contribute to AD design and secure environment management + Mentor junior staff and act as a key escalation point + Participate in incident response and root cause analysis

Requirements

5+ years in a Network Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer role + Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLAN, VXLAN, EVPN, VPC, MLAG + Deep experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP routing protocols + Firewall configuration experience: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, FortiGate + VPN setup and support (IPSEC, remote access) + Familiarity with Wireshark, SNMP, and monitoring tools + Cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS) + Microsoft Active Directory design and maintenance experience + Strong documentation, communication, and team leadership skills + Desirable: CCNA/CCNP certifications + Must be DV clearable If you're ready to work in a high-trust, high-security environment and bring your networking expertise to a forward-thinking organisation, click apply now to learn more.

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