Network Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Network Engineer to join our Digital Services team. This is a key role within the Strategy and Architecture function, responsible for the design, build, and ongoing maintenance of network infrastructure (both physical and virtual). You will play a vital part in ensuring the organisation's network environment is secure, resilient, and aligned with business needs, while also driving continuous improvement and innovation across services., * Support and maintain network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance across operational environments

• Design, develop, and implement new network solutions, including documentation and technical standards
• Act as a subject matter expert for network technologies, providing guidance and assurance across projects and services
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, legislation, and best practice
• Analyse business requirements and recommend appropriate technical solutions
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in infrastructure architecture
• Conduct impact analysis and quality assurance for system changes and upgrades
• Identify risks and provide mitigation strategies within network delivery
• Build and maintain effective relationships with managed service providers and external suppliers
• Contribute to a culture focused on balancing service quality with cost efficiency

• Strong technical knowledge of networking technologies including Cisco, Azure, AWS, SD-WAN, VLANs, and routing (static & dynamic)
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds
• Familiarity with security and cloud-based solutions (e.g. Zscaler, Sentinel)
• Understanding of IT service management frameworks such as ISO 20000 / ITSM
• Experience producing technical design documentation and service artefacts, * Proven experience supporting, building, and maintaining complex network infrastructure in a large organisation
• Track record of delivering infrastructure solutions from design through to implementation
• Experience working in environments with multiple stakeholders and suppliers, * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to anticipate risks and develop effective solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and guide others
• Confident in producing and maintaining clear technical documentation

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience., The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.