Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support core network and server operations across our Newcastle site. The role involves hands-on technical work with firewalls, WiFi, servers, and monitoring systems, as well as vendor and certificate management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and optimise Palo Alto firewalls, including rule base cleanup.
• Manage and deploy Aruba Central WiFi, including up to 10 new AP installations.
• Create and reconfigure VMware servers and adjust hardware resources.
• Perform network port tracing, fibre patching, and switch CLI configuration, including migrations to Aruba Central.
• Configure and maintain PRTG monitoring and provide on-call support for outages.
• Oversee SSL certificate renewals and lifecycle management.
• Liaise with vendors for hardware and cabling failures.
• Conduct routine infrastructure checks, including PRTG triage of UPS/server/network alerts.
• Manage infrastructure email inbox, including licence renewals and updates.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong background in network engineering with exposure to enterprise systems.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Aruba Central, VMware, and PRTG.
• Solid understanding of SSL, certificates, and vendor coordination.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex networking issues efficiently.

Things to know:

This will be a minimum 8 hour contract per week

It will involve some site visits & remote work