Network Engineer

La Fosse
Birmingham, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 59K

Job location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Computing
Data Centers
Network Security
Routing
Wireless Networks
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Computer Networking Systems
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Fortinet
Open Network Automation Platform
Cisco networks

Job description

A growing organisation is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join a small, high-impact IT team, supporting both ongoing operations and key infrastructure projects. The Role

This is a hands-on engineering position with a strong focus on network security, cloud networking, and project delivery. You'll play a key role in modernising the network estate, including data centre migration and expansion into AWS, alongside the evolution of wireless infrastructure.

The role is 60% project-focused/40% BAU, offering a good mix of transformation and operational responsibility. Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and support core network infrastructure (Cisco stack)
  • Lead on Fortinet Firewall management and network security
  • Support and develop Cisco wireless and Meraki environments
  • Contribute to cloud networking (AWS/Azure) initiatives
  • Support data centre migration projects and cloud expansion
  • Drive network automation and continuous improvement
  • Provide support as part of an on-call rota (remote response where possible)

Requirements

  • Strong experience with Fortinet Firewalls (essential)
  • Experience with Cisco networking (routing, switching)
  • Exposure to Cisco Wireless and/or Meraki solutions
  • Experience with cloud networking (AWS and/or Azure)
  • Understanding or exposure to network automation
  • Solid troubleshooting and operational support capability

Desirable

  • Broader network security experience
  • Experience with hybrid/cloud transformation projects
  • Scripting or automation tooling exposure

Team & Environment

  • Small team of 4 engineers (including part-time senior support)
  • Opportunity to take on increased ownership following recent team changes
  • Collaborative environment with strong project pipeline

Benefits & conditions

  • Opportunity to work on modernisation and cloud expansion projects
  • Strong mix of project work and technical delivery
  • Flexible hybrid working (1 day per week onsite)
  • On-call allowance and additional benefits

Ideal Background

You'll likely come from a network engineering background, with strong experience across network security and Cisco environments, and be looking to expand further into cloud networking and automation. Location Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK Industry Finance Rate £50k - 59k per year Employment Agency La Fosse Associates Limited

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