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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Clear IT Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** Colchester, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Access Network, Antivirus Softwares, Microsoft Azure, Data Security, Document Management Systems, Domainkeys Identified Mail, Domain-Based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC), Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Internetworking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Segmentation, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Deployment, Virtualization Technology, EndPointSecurity, Wi-Fi Technology, Network Routers, Cloud Platform System, Office365, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Microsoft InTune, Microsoft Onedrive, Sender Policy Framework (SPF), Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Network Server, Service Stack
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/44325875/

## About the Role

hands-on experience with network/security concepts, administration, implementation, configuration and maintenance, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wi-fi. * In-depth knowledge of software/hardware procurement, supplier relation management, implementation and troubleshooting. * Experience in infrastructure and device security including threat protection, data storage security, server patching, firewalls, VPNs and vulnerability fixes. * Project delivery and rollout experience. * Proficient in Microsoft Windows Server technologies and knowledge in virtualization technologies (Hyper-V). * End user device management experience e.g. Intune, autopilot, application policies, software deployments. * Knowledge of Microsoft365 cloud stack: EntraID, Teams, EntraConnect, Azure, Office365, OneDrive, SharePoint, Defender, licencing, conditional access, monitoring, SSO, MFA, Exchange, email routing (DKIM, SPF, DMARC etc.) * Familiarity with financial systems, document management systems,
monitoring tools and network troubleshooting techniques. * Experience with document infrastructure configuration, policies and processes to ensure compliance with industry standards ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials.Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

## Description

Salary to 45,000 Job Type Permanent Location Colchester, EssexOur client is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join their Colchester Office, Essex.They will be responsible for ensuring the security, reliability, compliance and performance of the IT infrastructure across the different offices. Responsible for on-premises / cloud systems, servers and network architecture, overseeing day-to-day IT support and managing escalated incidents for network, security, server and hardware/software related queries.Responsibilities:* Oversee and collaboratively work with the practice Service Desk Analysts managing business as usual incidents, problems and IT related service requests. Investigate, troubleshoot and identify root causes of complex escalated issues, to minimise practice disruption. * Manage and support the design, implementation, development and maintenance of the practice network architecture including cloud platforms, servers, networking, Wi-Fi and site/internet connectivity for
high availability and business continuity requirements. * Implement, manage, test and monitor the status of practice security measures, including firewalls, network segmentation, policy-based routing, VPNs, antivirus, threat protection systems, premise entry, CCTV and network access controls to meet practice compliance requirements. * Regularly assess, enhance and improve IT policy documentation, the practice network infrastructure, servers, systems and security efficiency through proactive maintenance, reviews, updates, vulnerability fixes and risk management meetings, to ensure compliance with governance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 standards. * Create and maintain detailed documentation of technical issues. * Support the wider IT team with supplier management, supplier compliance, hardware specifications, maintenance of external contracts and purchasing of software/hardware/infrastructure for the practice.Essential Skills/Experience:* Strong knowledge and


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