Network Engineer

Major Derby IT & Digital; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK IT and telecom company based in the East Midlands is looking for a skilled networking professional to support their operations. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in network build and configuration, along with a strong understanding of TCP/IP and routing protocols. Benefits include a company car and private medical insurance. A driving license is essential, and SC clearance may be required.

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 commercial experience in a similar networking environment.
• Experience with installing, configuring, and maintaining routers and switches.
• UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide network and security knowledge to clients.
• Maintain and extend the network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot routing and switching protocols.

Skills

Routing and switching protocols

TCP/IP

Network infrastructure maintenance

MPLS and VPN solutions

Client delivery exposure

Education

CCNA certification

Tools

Network vendor CLI languages

PBX systems

IP and VOIP systems

Job description

Overview

Major IT & Digital are delighted to be working with one of UK s leading IT and telecom businesses 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