Network Engineer

Your Role At Veezu

Veezu is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Network Engineer to join our growing Technology Services team. In this role, you will manage and support our extensive network infrastructure, including switches, VPNs, and firewalls, with a particular focus on migrating to Unifi technology. This position involves working both on-premises undertaking physical activities such as site upgrades, builds or decommissions and cloud-based AWS/Azure networking solutions.

You will travel to various Veezu locations across the UK as needed, a company vehicle will be made available as needed with all expenses covered in line with company policy. It is expected that working away and travel will account for approximately 40% of the roles time.

When not engaged in project work, you will support day-to-day network operations via our ITSM ticketing system, manage relationships with network and communications suppliers, and assist with acquisitions, administration/documentation, web service migrations, and domain management.

Who are Veezu?

Veezu is the UK's fastest growing taxi and private hire technology platform operating across hundreds of UK towns and cities. We are a tech-driven on-demand mobility service that supports our hyper-local communities, helping them thrive and so much more!

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and support network infrastructure across Veezu's diverse environment, with a focus on Unifi technology including CCTV.
• Implement, configure and optimise network components such as switches, firewalls, VPNs, patching and network connectivity ensuring high availability, security, and performance across all locations.
• Maintain firewall security and oversee network traffic management to meet ISO27001 standards, ensuring data availability, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Monitor network performance, analyse traffic, and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks or risks. Implement improvements and mitigations as required.
• Lead and deliver network-related projects, including upgrades, new deployments, migrations and expansion initiatives undertaking all aspects of deploying from build, cabling to implementation and post go live support.
• Collaborate with the Head of IT Operations to shape networking strategies that support operational efficiency and scalability.
• Document network architecture, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent and reliable network management.
• Support company acquisitions by assisting with the integration and migration of network services across multiple locations.
• Manage communications services (mobile, networking, CCTV, door access) including suppliers’ relationships, ensuring that network service providers deliver effective cost-benefit and performance outcomes.
• Provide hands-on day to day support via the ITSM ticketing system, handling complex network issues and troubleshooting at all levels of business.
• Travel to various Veezu locations as needed providing on-site network support undertaking physical activities such as installations of CCTV camera, datacentre upgrades, Wi-Fi access point installations, etc.
• Apply updates and perform regular maintenance on networking equipment to ensure systems are current and secure in line with ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus frameworks.
• Integrate new technologies into the network infrastructure to solutions to new needs while enhancing efficiency, scalability, and security.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience in core networking with experience in security is essential.
• Ability to travel regularly with a full UK driving license.
• Experience working with Cisco products and other major networking brands, experience with Unifi technology would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of network security principles.
• Experience in various domain and website management.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls, log management.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity.
• Experience in managing services over geographical areas.
• Experience with external DNS management and web hosting.
• Proficiency in Linux, Windows Server and group policy would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with cloud-based networking solutions (Azure & AWS) would be advantageous.
• Experience managing firewalls and edge networking appliances.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex network environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Relevant networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) are desirable.
• Experience in managing relationships with technology vendors and service providers can be a valuable addition, showing skills in negotiation and maintaining beneficial partnerships.
• Developed skills in customer service, especially involved with direct interaction with internal or external clients, stakeholders, and auditors of all levels
  
  

Where You’ll Be

• This role will be hybrid and based out of our Cardiff office, with the expectation that you will travel to and work from our hubs across the UK and Ireland as and when needed for the proper performance of your role.