Network Engineer

The Project
Halifax, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time / full-time
Compensation
£40,000.0 - £42,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Wireless LAN Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name System (DNS) Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Python (Programming Language) Network Security Network Architecture Network Monitoring Routing
+20 more
Windows PowerShell Ansible TCP/IP Virtual Local Area Networks Wide Area Networks Wireless Networks Network Routers Google Cloud Computer Network Technologies ARUBA Software Troubleshooting Firewalls (Computer Science) Juniper Information Technology Palo Alto Networks Fortinet Firewall Services Module Open Network Automation Platform Cisco Vmware

Job description

We’re looking for a skilled Network Engineer to join our growing technology team in London. If you’re passionate about designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-performing network infrastructure, this is an excellent opportunity to work on enterprise-scale environments while developing your technical expertise.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring reliable connectivity, optimising network performance, and supporting business-critical systems across a modern IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and cloud-connected network environments.
  • Install, configure, and support routers, switches, firewalls, and network security appliances.
  • Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity to ensure maximum uptime.
  • Diagnose and resolve network faults, outages, and connectivity issues.
  • Implement network security best practices, access controls, and firewall policies.
  • Support network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvement projects.
  • Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and technical procedures.
  • Collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver reliable networking solutions.

Requirements

  • Experience as a Network Engineer, Network Administrator, or similar infrastructure role.
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing, and switching.
  • Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or equivalent networking technologies.
  • Familiarity with firewalls, network monitoring tools, and troubleshooting methodologies.
  • Understanding of network security principles and best practices.
  • Experience supporting enterprise or multi-site environments is advantageous.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
  • Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Desirable Skills

  • Cloud networking (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)
  • SD-WAN technologies
  • Wireless networking
  • Network automation using Python, Ansible, or PowerShell
  • VMware or virtualised networking environments
  • ITIL awareness

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive salary
  • Professional development and certification support
  • Opportunities to work with modern networking technologies
  • Career progression within a collaborative IT team
  • Company pension
  • Annual leave plus public holidays
  • Employee wellbeing programme
  • Hybrid working opportunities where applicable

Apply Today

If you’re ready to take the next step in your networking career and contribute to a forward-thinking technology team, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application today and help build the resilient, secure infrastructure that powers business success.

Keywords: Network Engineer, Cisco, CCNA, CCNP, LAN, WAN, VPN, Routing, Switching, Firewalls, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SD-WAN, Azure Networking, AWS Networking, Infrastructure Engineer, Network Support Engineer, Enterprise Networks, IT Infrastructure, London Jobs.

Pay: £40,000.00-£42,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • On-site parking

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