Network Engineer

VANRATH; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to deliver advanced network and security solutions in Belfast. In this hybrid role, candidates will design and implement complex security architectures while also acting as technical advisors. Essential skills include Cisco CCNP / CCSP and Fortinet certifications. This role offers the opportunity to work with enterprise customers, ensuring high-quality service and compliance with best practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Cisco and Fortinet technologies.
• Ability to design and implement complex security solutions.
• Excellent communication skills for technical advising.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support network solutions.
• Act as a technical advisor to customers.
• Review designs for best practice and compliance.
• Optimize network performance with documentation.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams.

Skills

Cisco CCNP / CCSP

Fortinet certification

WAN technologies expertise

Job description

Job Description

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, implement and support advanced network and security solutions for a wide range of enterprise customers. You’ll act as a subject matter expert across Cisco and Fortinet technologies, ensuring secure, reliable and high-quality service delivery.

This is a hybrid working role – 3 days a week in office (Belfast City Centre)

The client also has a similar Senior Network Engineer role open based in Craigavon.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support network and security solutions (LAN / WAN / WLAN / SASE / Data Centre).
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers.
• Review solution designs and ensure best practice and compliance.
• Optimise network performance and deliver high-quality documentation.
• Collaborate with vendors, partners, and internal teams.
• Engage with customer stakeholders and provide clear technical communication.
• Maintain and pursue relevant certifications.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Cisco CCNP / CCSP or equivalent practical experience.
• Fortinet certification (FCA / FCP / FCCS / FCX) or equivalent experience.
• Strong expertise in WAN technologi...