Network Engineer

Fujitsu; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bracknell is seeking a Network Engineer to provide operational support for a large enterprise network. You will work closely with other engineers, perform network configuration changes, and mentor junior team members. This role emphasizes professional growth in a collaborative environment, with responsibilities including project involvement and providing on-call support. Competitive benefits and a focus on flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

26 Days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension – Double matching contributions of up to 10%

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Flexible benefits options

Qualifications

• Good understanding and working knowledge of core routing and switching at JNCIA/CCNA level.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting enterprise networks.
• Good understanding of IP routing and Layer 2 technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to a large enterprise network running 24/7.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain networks and perform configuration changes.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to the 2nd-line network team.

Skills

Core routing and switching knowledge at JNCIA/CCNA level

Troubleshooting enterprise networks

IP routing understanding (BGP, OSPF, static routing)

Layer 2 technologies knowledge (VLANs, spanning‑tree)

Experience with Cisco IOS and JUNOS

Tools

Cisco Firepower

Cisco ASA

F5 Load Balancers

Job description

Network Engineer

Location: Bracknell (BRA01)

Due to the nature of our support requirements this is an office-based role.

Providing operational support to a large enterprise network that runs 24/7 across two data centers and remote offices throughout the UK. You will collaborate with the rest of the team to maintain on premise networks to support BAU activities, perform network configuration changes, upgrades and liaise with third parties and other internal teams. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your existing networking career and skills across multiple vendor products and technologies and look to grow your knowledge and confidence by working closely with other higher graded engineers within the team. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in project-based work, as you will be working closely with the project team. Additionally, you will provide technical direction and mentoring to the 2nd‑line network team.

Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As a Network Engineer you will contribute to this by joining a multi-skilled, multi-disciplinary team working collaboratively across multiple services within a shared Environment.

Your experience:

• Good understanding and working knowledge of core routing and switching at JNCIA/CCNA level
• Hands‑on experience in troubleshooting enterprise networks
• Good understanding of IP routing (BGP, OSPF, static routing, HSRP, VRRP, VRF, tunneling protocols)
• Good understanding of Layer 2 technologies (VLANs, port-security, 802.1X, spanning‑tree)
• Experience working with Cisco IOS and JUNOS

Desirable

• Working knowledge of firewalls – Cisco Firepower and Cisco ASA
• Working knowledge of High‑Level encryption
• Understanding of Juniper Apstra & Data Centre protocols – VXLAN, EVPN and ESI‑LAG
• Working knowledge of F5 Load Balancers
• Understanding of Cisco ISE Appliance
• Understanding of cross domain platforms

Please note: It’s still worth applying even if you do not meet all the requirements above. We are passionate about investing in you and your career and if you have the transferable skills/ background in Network Support this could be the next opportunity for you.

Due to the role requirements you will need to be eligible and willing to obtain a high level of security clearance.

Expected working

Our hours of support are Monday to Friday 08:00 – 18:00 to fulfil 37 hours per week. This could be on an early or late start, rotated as directed by service delivery/team lead.

Out of Hours cover is required, providing on‑call assistance 24x7 on a rotating basis, typically 1 week in 4. The ability to attend the office would be required during this period should the issue warrant it.

Your benefits:

26 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)

Pension – Double matching contributions of up to 10%

Life assurance

Companywide incentive plans

Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays / travel / dental critical illness and more)

Perks at work – employee discounts

Employee assistance programme / virtual GP

Work Your Way is our approach to flexible working – this is available from day 1 of joining

Recruitment process

The recruitment process consists of a one stage interview.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Email [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

We are recognised as a responsible and inclusive employer:

Not only are we a certified Disability Confident Leader, a Times Top 50 employer for Gender Equality, a Top 75 employer for Social Mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation and a signatory for the Race at Work Charter, but we are also committed to the United Nations standards for LGBTI+ and a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.

We are people centric:

Our hybrid work environments enable you to Be Completely You. Our active people‑led Inclusive Community networks are representative of all aspects of diversity and are instrumental in enabling and supporting our innovative approach to inclusion.

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