Network Engineer

Title: Network Engineer

Salary: Up to £50,000 D.O.E

Location: Kent (Hybrid)

iO Associates is partnered with a prominent player in the life insurance and savings industry across the U.S., Canada, and the UK. Our client provides comprehensive member benefits and utilises advanced digital tools to deliver personalised insurance solutions through their network of agents.

What they're looking for:

A skilled Network Engineer who will bring ideas and enthusiasm to their close- knit infrastructure team. In this role you will play a pivotal role in optimising their IT network for peak performance, security, and reliability.

Essential Skills:

• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in configuring and maintaining firewalls, routers, load balancers, and switches.
• Networking Expertise: Strong understanding of TCP/IP protocols, subnetting, VLANs, load balancing, and VPNs.
• Operating Systems: Proficient in Linux and Windows environments.
• Troubleshooting: Advanced analytical and troubleshooting abilities to resolve network performance issues and operational challenges.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work outside core hours as needed to support business requirements.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with helpdesk teams and educate on network-related issues.

Desirable Skills:

• Cloud Services: Familiarity with Microsoft Azure & AWS.
• Hardware Knowledge: Experience with Cisco switches, FortiNet firewalls, Dell servers (iDrac), and Veeam/Zerto data resiliency platforms.
• Security Tools: Knowledge of Rapid7 and ability to plan and test Pentest remediations.
• Certification Management: Ability to update Self Signed/Domain certificates across network services/devices.

Our client has a 2- stage interview process and for the right candidate they will interview as early as this week!

If you're interested in this role, or know someone who would be, then please apply with your latest CV to a. methula@ ioassociates.co.uk