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Digital Waffle

Network Engineer

Digital Waffle
United Kingdom · Full-time · Mid-Senior

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Omagh (Hybrid)


About the Role:

We are looking for a talented and proactive Network Engineer to join our innovative security team. This role involves designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network infrastructure to ensure top performance, security, and scalability. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of network protocols, security configurations, cloud networking, and automation.


Benefits & Perks

  • Training: Internal training provided, with opportunities for continuous learning.
  • Bonus Schemes: Company rewards program, End-of-year staff bonus, Additional bonus if company targets are met.
  • Paid day off on your birthday.
  • Travel: Mileage reimbursement for site visits.
  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
  • Death in Service: Coverage at 2x annual salary.
  • Health Insurance: Available to all employees.
  • Work from Home: Hybrid working model with remote options available.
  • Electric Car Scheme: Salary sacrifices scheme for electric vehicles.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN solutions.
  • Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers (Cisco, Ubiquiti, Fortinet, etc.).
  • Optimize network architecture for high availability, redundancy, and scalability.
  • Monitor and maintain network performance using NMS tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios).
  • Diagnose and resolve complex network issues, outages, and security incidents.
  • Conduct capacity planning and recommend hardware/software upgrades.
  • Implement and manage network security policies, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS).
  • Perform vulnerability assessments and network penetration testing.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, and other industry standards.
  • Manage cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) including VPCs, peering, and hybrid connectivity.
  • Implement SD-WAN and cloud-based firewall solutions.
  • Work with DevOps and automation teams to integrate Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, Security, and System Administrators.
  • Document network designs, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.



Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, MPLS.
  • Experience with Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar network hardware.
  • Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, SNMP, etc.).
  • Knowledge of firewall rules, VPNs, and security best practices.
  • Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)


Desirable:

  • Industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIS, AWS Certified Advanced Networking).
  • Experience with SD-WAN, Zero Trust Networking, IPv6.
  • Knowledge of VoIP, QoS, SIP, and network telephony solutions.
  • Experience working in high-availability or enterprise environments.
  • Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Python scripting).



if you are interested in this opportunity, apply directly or email your CV to [email protected]

Key Skills

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Posted
Mar 17, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Omagh

Industries

IT Services IT Consulting IT System Training Support IT System Operations Maintenance

Categories

Information Technology

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