Network Engineer

Major IT & Digital; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT and telecom business is seeking a professional with extensive network and security knowledge. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in networking, a good understanding of TCP/IP, and the ability to troubleshoot routing and switching protocols. Essential qualifications include UK driving licence and willingness to undertake SC clearance. The role offers a company car, on-call allowance, annual bonus, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Company Car

On-call allowance

Annual bonus

Private medical

22 days plus 8 public holidays

Progression route to technical lead

Industry certifications

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of commercial experience in a networking environment.
• Good technical understanding of multiple network vendor CLI languages.
• UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing network and security knowledge to clients.
• Maintaining and extending the network infrastructure.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining routers and switches.

Skills

Network builds and configurations knowledge

Troubleshooting routing and switching protocols

Maintaining network infrastructure

Technical understanding of network vendor CLI languages

Knowledge of TCP/IP

Experience with MPLS and VPNs

Knowledge of PBX, IP and VOIP systems

Education

CCNA certification

Job description

The company

The company Major IT & Digital are delighted to be working with one of UK's leading IT and telecom business operating across a well-established UK client base.

With over 25 years industry experience achieving a UK turnover in excess of £15m with continued growth plans for 2025/26.

The role

Reporting directly to the Head of Operations you will provide network and security knowledge including extensive service to my clients current and future customers.

The person

• At least 5 years commercial experience in a similar networking environment including builds and configurations knowledge with client delivery exposure
• Ability to troubleshoot routing and switching protocols including WAN & LAN technologies
• Responsible for maintaining and extending the network infrastructure
• Good technical understanding of multiple network vendor CLI languages
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, R&S, firewalls and security issues
• Experience of installing, configuring, and maintaining routers and switches within a production environment
• Experience of WAN circuits and solutions - MPLS and VPNs
• Knowledge of PBX, IP and VOIP systems (desirable)
• CCNA certification, preferred not essential

UK driving licence is essential for this role and also willing to undertake SC clearance

The benefits

• Company Car
• On-call allowance
• Annual bonus
• Private medical
• 22 days plus 8 public holidays
• Progression route to technical lead
• Industry certifications