Network Engineer

Network Engineer - Financial Services - Ipswich/Caerphilly

• Up to £50k per annum (DOE)
• 3 days per week onsite (non-negotiable)
• Ipswich or Caerphilly

As an experienced Network Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining and optimizing our critical network infrastructure. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies while ensuring our systems meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

This position requires participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation schedule.

We're looking for someone who will:

• Lead technical IT support initiatives to optimise system performance and minimise downtime
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex network issues, working directly with vendors and internal teams
• Take ownership of high-priority incidents (Severity 1 and 2) and drive them to resolution
• Implement and maintain network monitoring tools, backup systems, and alert mechanisms
• Develop comprehensive documentation and reports for network management
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and audit standards
• Participate in our 24x7 on-call support rotation to maintain continuous service

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in IT/network support
• LAN/WAN infrastructure
• Cisco technologies
• Firewall management
• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
• Network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, VPN)
• Vendor tools (Fortinet, Citrix)
• Proven experience working in regulated environments (ISO 27001 compliance)
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Track record of successful problem resolution

What Sets You Apart

• Natural leadership abilities and excellent organizational skills
• Strong team player mentality with the ability to work independently
• Proven ability to perform well under pressure
• Clear communication skills and stakeholder management experience

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge network technologies
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Collaborative team environment
• Competitive compensation package

Join us in building and maintaining the backbone of our organization's technical infrastructure. If you're ready to take on challenging projects and grow your career in network engineering, we want to hear from you.

Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.