Network Engineer

Vaultex UK Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK cash processing company is seeking a Network Engineer to design and maintain network systems. This role includes configuring devices, monitoring performance, and ensuring network security. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in networking protocols and excellent problem-solving skills. This is a full-time, hybrid-position offering a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holidays and a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Company pension: 4% employee, 10% employer

25 days holiday

Group life assurance

Group income protection

VaulteXtra discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and Development opportunities

Performance-based yearly bonus

One paid volunteering day annually

Mentorship programmes

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of network protocols, wireless networking, network security, and telephony.
• Proven experience in network engineering.
• Understanding of networking protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and Routing.

Responsibilities

• Configuring and installing network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls.
• Performing network maintenance and upgrades, applying patches.
• Monitoring network performance to ensure system availability.

Skills

Network protocols

Wireless networking

Network security

Telephony

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

FortiManager

Palo Alto Firewalls

Juniper Switching/Routing

Meraki WiFi

Solarwinds

Job description

Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 - 35 hours per week

Full time, permanent position

Grade: CM40

Location: Hybrid role - 104 Dalton Ave, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6YF / Remote

Who We Are

Vaultex is the UK's leading cash processing company, with sites nationwide. When you join us, you support businesses to run securely and more efficiently, ensuring continued access to cash for millions of people. To find out more, visit our website.

Job Purpose

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing network systems across Vaultex. This role ensures the stability, security, and high availability of the company's network infrastructure to support core business operations and future scalability. The engineer will monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and deliver technical solutions to meet organizational needs.

Main Responsibilities

1. Configuring and installing network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless access points.
2. Performing network maintenance and upgrades, applying patches, and ensuring security configurations are current.
3. Monitoring network performance to ensure system availability and reliability, resource utilization, and capacity planning.
4. Providing Level 2/3 support to resolve network issues within established change management policies.
5. Implementing security tools, policies, and procedures in collaboration with the security team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required

1. Deep knowledge of network protocols, wireless networking, network security, and telephony.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. Excellent communication skills for interacting with team members, stakeholders, and suppliers.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
5. Proven experience in network engineering.
6. Understanding of networking protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and Routing.
7. Experience with network diagnostic and analytics tools.

Desirable

Experience with FortiManager, Palo Alto Firewalls, Juniper Switching/Routing, Meraki WiFi, Solarwinds.

What We Offer You

As a Living Wage employer with Investors in People Platinum status, we offer a range of benefits:

• Company pension: 4% employee, 10% employer.
• 25 days holiday, with options to purchase additional days.
• Group life assurance: 4x salary.
• Group income protection.
• VaulteXtra discounts on retailers, cycle to work, childcare vouchers, gym membership, cashback, eye tests, and more.
• Employee Assistance Programme for legal advice and counselling.
• Learning and Development opportunities and career progression.
• Performance-based yearly bonus.
• One paid volunteering day annually.
• Mentorship programmes.
• Access to Peppy health platform, Aviva Digicare+ for health checks, Zurich's Virtual GP, and mortgage advice.

Our Culture

We value every person's right to feel respected and fairly rewarded. We foster a collaborative environment encouraging sharing of views and transparency. We are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer. Learn more by watching our company culture video.

Continue the Conversation

Vaultex UK Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please let us know.

After applying via the Workday link, you'll receive an email about your application status. Successful candidates will have a phone interview with our recruitment team. To check your application status, contact us.

Due to the secure nature of our business, all successful candidates must provide a five-year work history, employment references, and pass criminal record and credit background checks. We look forward to hearing from you!