Network Engineer

IT Talent Solutions; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Network engineer required by my leading Oxfordshire client.

Are you an experienced Senior IT Network Support Engineer with a strong background in Cisco technologies? I am currently working on behalf of a client based in Oxford who are looking for an experienced IT Network Support engineer to join their team.

The Role:

In this position, you will play a crucial role in network design, support, maintenance, and troubleshooting. You'll also be instrumental in providing on-site end-user support, managing existing infrastructure, and ensuring configurations are up to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Network Design & Implementation: Architect scalable networking solutions, create network topologies, and recommend hardware and software to improve service and profitability.
2. Support & Network Maintenance: Monitor network performance, perform routine checks, and resolve complex network issues.
3. Network Security: Implement network security policies, ensure systems are protected, and manage vulnerabilities.
4. Capacity Planning & Optimisation: Assess and optimise network performance for future growth, ensuring load balancing and performance adjustments are made as needed.
5. Team Leadership & Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior engineers, train team members on new technologies, and review/approve network changes.
6. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed network documentation, generate performance and security reports for management, and manage network projects and engineer schedules.

The Ideal Candidate:

1. Experience: 4-5 years in a similar role with proven ability to form lasting customer relationships.
2. Technical Skills:
1. Expertise in Cisco routers, switches, firewalls (Fortinet).
2. Strong knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, IT security).
3. Experience with Windows Server Administration (2016, 2019, Server 2022).
4. Familiarity with Windows Hyper-V, Active Directory/Azure AD, Office 365, and Intune.
5. Experience supporting Windows 10/11, Apple devices, and managing MDM (Meraki).
6. Understanding of Backup Technologies and Disaster Recovery processes.
3. Communication Skills: High-level written and verbal communication skills to liaise with both technical and non-technical teams.

If you believe you're the right fit for this role please contact us.