Network Engineer

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a flagship customer account, gain exposure to complex multi-vendor environments, and develop your skills alongside senior engineers and technical leads. You’ll enjoy real ownership of incidents and changes, structured progression pathways, and the backing of a supportive, knowledge-sharing team.

Job Title: Network Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £40,000 + excellent benefits package

Location: Central London

Working Arrangement: 3 days on-site per week

The Role

As a Network Engineer, you will play a key hands-on role in the day-to-day operation and evolution of a mission-critical enterprise network. Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of customer tickets, triaging, troubleshooting and resolving issues while delivering clear and timely communication
• Meeting and exceeding customer SLAs through effective incident and problem management
• Supporting senior engineers with the planning and implementation of project work and network changes
• Monitoring network performance, identifying issues and proactively suggesting configuration improvements
• Performing software/firmware upgrades and executing changes via formal change control (CRQs)
• Contributing to vulnerability management and security best practice
• Developing scripts and automation to streamline repetitive tasks
• Maintaining accurate asset records and support documentation

What We’re Looking For

• Solid experience as a Network Engineer (2–5 years) ideally within a managed service provider or large enterprise environment
• Hands-on knowledge of multi-vendor platforms including Cisco (CCNA level or working towards CCNP), Fortinet, Juniper or similar
• Strong foundational understanding of routing, switching, firewalls, network topology and the interaction between physical, virtual and cloud layers
• Proven troubleshooting skills and a logical, methodical approach to problem-solving
• Some exposure to scripting/automation (Python, Ansible or similar) is highly advantageous
• Good working knowledge of IT security concepts and change control processes
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine customer-service mindset
• Relevant certifications (Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Fortinet NSE 4/5, JNCIA etc.) or a clear commitment to achieving them

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