Network Engineer

CLARION HOUSING GROUP LIMITED; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based housing organization is seeking a Network Engineer who will manage and optimize their enterprise network infrastructure across over 200 sites. This role involves ensuring robust security and efficient data transmission while working within an agile team. Ideal candidates will have excellent knowledge of networking principles and experience with Fortinet solutions. The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Benefits supporting lifestyle

Qualifications

• Experience managing and optimizing network infrastructure.
• Proven ability to implement security, scalability, and performance improvements.
• Capability to mentor and develop technical analysts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize enterprise network infrastructure.
• Ensure seamless connectivity and efficient data transmission.
• Foster a culture of learning and improvement within the team.

Skills

Network design and implementation

Knowledge of networking principles and protocols

Security focus

Agile team experience

Tools

Fortinet solutions

Job description

Overview

• Location: Hybrid with flexible base location
• London: £48,988 to £67,358 per annum
• National: £45,169 to £62,107 per annum
• Hours: 36 hours per week - flexible options considered
• Contract Type: Permanent

Are you looking to progress your career and make a real difference?

This is a great opportunity to join our team - Employer of the Year Housing Heroes awards 2025 and one of LinkedIn's Top Companies 2024

We're looking for a Network Engineer to manage, optimise, design, and implement changes to the enterprise network infrastructure, working within an agile team, covering over 200 sites.

You'll ensure seamless connectivity, efficient data transmission, and robust security across all systems and foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement throughout the organisation, mentoring and developing technical analysts.

With excellent network knowledge and experience in networking principles, protocols, and technologies and experience in designing and implementing network infrastructure you'll focus on security, scalability, and performance, leveraging Fortinet solutions.

With hybrid working, base locations across England and flexible working arrangements this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

Please review the full role profile on our website before applying.

Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle.

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Closing Date: Monday 13th October 2025 at midnight.

This is a hybrid role with a base location offered at one of our offices across England.

Applicants must be able to travel to remote sites regularly if required.

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You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.