Network Analyst

ITAC Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in Birmingham is seeking a Network Analyst to manage and secure infrastructure across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Fortinet and WatchGuard devices, familiarity with RADIUS-based authentication, and the ability to support regional infrastructure setups. This role offers a salary up to $80,000, along with company-provided meals and long-term growth potential.

Benefits

Company-provided lunch twice per week

Direct hire position with growth potential

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with network devices is essential.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools is crucial.
• Experience with wireless authentication systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Support networking tools and monitor system health.
• Implement network security policies and firewall rules.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Fortinet

Experience with WatchGuard

Familiarity with Meraki devices

Experience with PRTG or similar tools

Knowledge of RADIUS or 802.1X wireless authentication

Job description

Looking for a role where your network expertise drives connectivity across an entire enterprise? Our client is seeking a hands-on Network Analyst to ensure high-performance, secure, and reliable infrastructure operations across multiple locations. This is a chance to make a visible impact across the business by keeping critical systems running smoothly — and secure.

C2C is not an option with this job opening and all applicants should be able to work for any US Employer without sponsorship. Sponsorship is not provided and this person will not need to require sponsorship in the future.

Benefits & Extras

• Hands-on with a diverse stack: Fortinet, WatchGuard, Meraki, Cradlepoint, and more.
• High-impact role with visibility across locations and departments.
• Company-provided lunch twice per week.
• Direct hire position with long-term stability and growth potential.

Compensation

Salary up to $80,000 depending on experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing, configuring, and maintaining firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs.
• Supporting enterprise networking tools like FortiGate, WatchGuard, Meraki, and Cradlepoint.
• Monitoring system health with PRTG and responding to network alerts.
• Supporting RADIUS-based secure access and wireless authentication.
• Coordinating regional support and vendor communications.
• Implementing firewall rules, VLANs, and network security policies.
• Participating in on-call rotation and infrastructure projects.

What You’ll Need to be Considered

• Hands-on experience with Fortinet, WatchGuard, and Meraki devices.
• Familiarity with PRTG or similar network monitoring tools.
• Experience administering RADIUS or 802.1X wireless authentication.
• Comfort with supporting remote/regional infrastructure setups.
• Ability to participate in travel and on-call support rotations.