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Nigel Wright Recruitment

Network Engineer

Nigel Wright Recruitment
United Kingdom · Full-time · Mid-Senior

About the Role


  • Responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network infrastructure.
  • Ensuring the performance, security, and availability of wired and wireless networks.
  • Performing network upgrades, supporting daily network operations, and collaborating with IT teams to integrate new technologies.
  • Managing fixed and DHCP IP addressing, DNS, NPT, and other networking protocols.
  • Maintaining and implementing firewalls and other network security measures.
  • Configuring and managing routers, switches, routing protocols, VLANs, network segmentation, virtualization, cloud networking, network automation, and generating detailed network designs and performance reports.
  • Supporting integrated audiovisual solutions for meeting rooms.
  • Managing display screen solutions and CCTV systems.
  • Working with unified communications technologies.
  • Assisting with the implementation of 5G use cases.


Essential Experience


  • 3-5 years' experience in network engineering, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Expertise in on-prem and cloud networking, hosted platforms, VMware networking, and network security tools.
  • Proficient in configuring and troubleshooting firewalls (e.g., Checkpoint, Fortinet, Cisco ASA) and VPN technologies.
  • Skilled in network monitoring, VLANs, subnetting, ACLs, and IDS/IPS implementation.


Qualifications:


  • IT-related degree or equivalent experience.
  • Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP (or similar) preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, SFTP, HSRP, BGP, OSPF).
  • Experience with cloud-based networking (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, SASE).


Key Responsibilities


  • Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points, ensuring scalability, security, and lifecycle management.
  • Configure and manage routing protocols, VLANs, virtualization, and cloud networking solutions.
  • Oversee AV solutions, display screens, and CCTV systems, ensuring they meet business needs in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Implement and manage unified communications and support 5G use cases.
  • Perform hardware, software, and security upgrades, including patching and in-life network management.
  • Ensure a secure, resilient IT environment with firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and compliance with security standards.
  • Diagnose and resolve network faults, liaising with vendors and 3rd parties as needed.
  • Monitor network performance, resolve issues, and suggest reliability and speed improvements.
  • Maintain documentation for configurations, topologies, changes, and processes.
  • Implement redundancy and failover strategies to ensure business continuity.
  • Provide after-hours support (planned and on-call) and act as an escalation point for the IT Helpdesk.
  • Share knowledge with team members, stay updated on industry practices, and support the IT Manager in aligning infrastructure with business goals.


Benefits


  • 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (includes a Birthday holiday, to be taken on your birthday)
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Pension – We match contributions up to a max of 7%
  • Profit Share Scheme
  • Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)

Key Skills

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United Kingdom

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Posted
Dec 17, 2024
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Company
Nigel Wright Recruitment

Industries

Manufacturing

Categories

Information Technology

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