Network Engineer

Medpace; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical contract research organization is seeking a full-time Network Engineer to join their Central London IT Infrastructure team. The role involves managing WAN and LAN environments while providing support for local and remote offices. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with Cisco certification preferred. The position offers flexible working arrangements after six months and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth

Employee health and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Desire to learn and grow with a solid foundation of experience.
• Aptitude to manage many different devices, applications, and priorities effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, end users, and management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain network performance.
• Build network configurations and connections.
• Collaborate with network architects on network optimization.

Skills

Cisco switching, routing and firewalls

Cisco Call Manager, Call Manager Express

Check Point firewalls

SDWAN from Silver Peak

Solarwinds network monitoring tools

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Documentation skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Cisco CCNA or CCNP

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Job description

Our corporate activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a full-time, office-based Network Engineer to join our Central London IT Infrastructure team supporting local and remote office WAN and LAN environments. Hybrid working is available after 6 months in role. If you want an exciting career where you use your previous expertise and can develop and grow your career even further, then this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Cisco switching, routing and firewalls;
• Cisco Call Manager, Call Manager Express, Contact Center, and Unity;
• Cisco Meraki;
• Check Point firewalls;
• SDWAN from Silver Peak; and
• Solarwinds network monitoring tools.
• Establish and maintain network performance.
• Build network configurations and connections.
• Troubleshoot network problems.
• Define, document, and enforce system standards.
• Maximize performance by troubleshooting network problems and outages and scheduling upgrades.
• Update network equipment.
• Collaborate with network architects on network optimization.
• Maintain and coordinate installation of network links.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Cisco CCNA or CCNP is desired.
• Desire to learn and grow, with a solid foundation of experience.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Time management skills.
• Aptitude to manage many different devices, applications, and priorities effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, end users, and management.
• Good attitude and strong work ethic.
• Aptitude to learn new technology and a “do what it takes” attitude.

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full‑service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I‑IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti‑viral and anti‑infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.

The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

Medpace Perks

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Competitive PTO packages
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Company‑sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives

Awards

• Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
• Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.