Network Engineer

Weare5vtech; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking an Expert Engineer - IT Systems to lead the design and optimization of global infrastructure. Candidates should have over 5 years of network engineering experience, strong skills in network security, and familiarity with AWS and Azure. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, tackling challenging network issues while mentoring junior staff.

Benefits

Reward scheme for recommendations up to €500

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of network engineering & network security experience.
• Strong enterprise networking skills.
• Track record delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident resolution, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Architect scalable network solutions across data centres and offices.
• Integrate network services with Azure and AWS environments.
• Drive capacity planning and ensure optimal network performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in global on-call rotation.

Skills

Network engineering

Network security

Cisco wireless

Palo Alto firewalls

AWS cloud networking

Azure cloud networking

Terraform

Python

GitHub Actions

Problem-solving

Job description

Expert Engineer - IT Systems (Network & Security)

Location: Amsterdam - Full-time, 6-month contract (possible extension)

€80 per hour

Are you passionate about building secure, high-performance network environments? Do you thrive in fast-paced global enterprises where automation, cloud adoption, and continuous improvement are the norm?

We are seeking a Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of global enterprise infrastructure for a leading tech business.

What You’ll Do

As a senior technical leader, you will:

Network Operations & Security

• Lead incident resolution, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Maintain strong security posture through patching, compliance checks, and proactive monitoring.

Architecture & Design

• Architect scalable network solutions across data centres and offices.
• Manage WAN, LAN, wireless technologies, and secure connectivity.

Cloud & Automation

• Integrate network services with Azure and AWS environments.
• Build and enhance automation using Terraform, Python, GitHub Actions, and other DevOps tools.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Drive capacity planning and ensure optimal network performance.
• Improve operational efficiency through better processes and documentation.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner across global teams to deliver secure, reliable solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in global on-call rotation.

What You’ll Bring

5+ years of network engineering & network security experience

Strong enterprise networking skills:

• Cisco wireless, routing & switching, ISE
• Palo Alto firewalls and security technologies
• Working knowledge of cloud networking (AWS/Azure)
• Track record delivering large-scale infrastructure projects
• Confident communicator with strong problem-solving skills
• Experience leading initiatives and influencing stakeholders

Join a key role in shaping a future-ready global network - modern, secure, automated, and resilient. If you’re ready to take ownership, lead innovative improvements, and grow within a high-performance team, we want to hear from you!

5V Tech are acting as an Employment Agency for the purposes of this job vacancy. We offer a reward scheme if you can recommend someone for this position, up to €250 for you and an additional €250 to a charity of your choice, 5V Tech are recognised talent solutions experts within IoT and Deep Tech working across Europe, the UK, and North America.