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# IT Network Engineer

- **Company:** MCS Group
- **Location:** Belfast, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £45,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Internet Recruiting, Wide Area Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Information Technology, Fortinet, Cisco
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.nijobfinder.co.uk/job/2051003/it-network-engineer/

## About the Role

About YouWe are looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years' experience in Network Engineering or field-based IT Support, with a strong understanding of networking technologies.Essential:

 * CCNA or JNCIA qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
 * Strong understanding of LAN/WAN networking.
 * Experience diagnosing and resolving technical issues.
 * Excellent customer-facing and communication skills.
 * Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
 * Full UK driving licence.
 * Flexibility to travel and work outside normal hours when required.

Desirable:

 * Cisco, Juniper and/or Fortinet experience.
 * CCNP, JNCIS or equivalent experience.
 * Fortinet switching and firewall experience.
 * Ubiquiti Wi-Fi experience.
 * Extreme Networks experience.
 * Firewall certification.
 * Cat5 cabling and fibre splicing experience.

What We're Looking ForYou'll be a practical, solutions-focused engineer who takes pride in delivering a high standard of customer service. You'll need to be adaptable, resilient and confident dealing with customers on site, while also being comfortable working independently and managing your own workload.

## Description

Full-timeWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Network Engineer to join an established communications and technology business in a field-based role.This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable Network Engineer who enjoys working directly with customers and delivering practical networking solutions across a range of sites.The RoleReporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, commissioning and ongoing support of network equipment at customer premises.Your responsibilities will include:

 * Installing and supporting network infrastructure at customer sites.
 * Configuring and troubleshooting LAN/WAN solutions.
 * Working with switches, firewalls and Wi-Fi infrastructure.
 * Providing remote and office-based technical support where required.
 * Diagnosing faults and delivering effective solutions.
 * Liaising with customers, suppliers, partners and third-party network providers.
 * Providing customer training and technical guidance.
 * Completing installation, configuration and commissioning documentation.
 * Supporting onsite maintenance and network projects.
 * Ensuring customer issues are resolved promptly and professionally.
 * Participating in a 24/7 on-call rota as required.
 * Travelling to customer sites across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK.


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