IT Network Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Brixton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Brixton is seeking an experienced IT Network Engineer to manage and develop their wired and wireless network infrastructure. The role involves ensuring network security and performance while providing technical support. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualifications like CCNA or CCNP, along with experience in an enterprise environment. This is a full-time position offering stability, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Pension (10% employer)

Benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate or technically qualified network professional with enterprise experience.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of network security, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure.
• Desirable experience within education.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and develop the school's network infrastructure.
• Ensure network stability, integrity, performance, and security.
• Configure and manage firewalls, switches, and routers.
• Act as senior technical escalation point for network incidents.
• Monitor, audit, and document network systems.

Skills

Network security

Firewall technologies

Wired and wireless networks

Microsoft Azure

Windows Server environments

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related subject

CCNA/CCNP certifications

Job description

IT Network Engineer
Dulwich
£45,000 to £50,000 + 35 Hours per week, 8:00am to 4:00pm + Pension (10% employer) + Benefits

Excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Network Engineer to join a leading independent school in a technically focused role where you will play a key part in the development and security of a large, enterprise-level IT environment.

This independent institution has a strong reputation for excellence and a supportive working environment. Staff enjoy long tenures, and the organisation fosters professional growth, collaboration, and a shared commitment to sustainability and safety.

In this role, you will be responsible for the management, development, and resilience of the school's wired and wireless network infrastructure. Working under the direction of the Head of IT (Strategy and Projects), you will ensure secure, robust, and high-performing systems while acting as the senior escalation point for complex network-related issues.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate or technically qualified network professional with experience operating within an enterprise environment. You will hold certifications such as CCNA or CCNP or equivalent experience, and have strong hands‑on knowledge of network security, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure. Experience within education is desirable but not essential.

This is a superb opportunity to join an outstanding school offering long-term stability, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a values‑led organisation.

The Role

• Manage, maintain, and develop the school's wired and wireless network infrastructure
• Ensure network stability, integrity, performance, and security
• Configure and manage firewalls, switches, routers, and wireless access points
• Act as senior technical escalation point for network‑related incidents
• Monitor, audit, and document network systems and configurations
• Provide technical support, guidance, and training where appropriate
• Full‑time, site‑based role

The Person

• Degree in Computer Science or related subject, or CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience managing enterprise wired and wireless networks
• Strong knowledge of firewall technologies, DNS, DHCP, and network security
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Intune, and Windows Server environments

Reference Number: BBBH267706