Network Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading housing organization in England is seeking a Network Engineer to manage and optimize the enterprise network. You will be responsible for ensuring connectivity and security across systems while mentoring technical analysts. The role offers a hybrid working model, a salary range of £45,169 to £67,358, and flexible working arrangements. Candidates must reside in England or Wales and be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Excellent network knowledge and experience.
• Experience in designing and implementing network infrastructure.
• Ability to manage and optimise network performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage, optimise, design, and implement changes to the network infrastructure.
• Ensure connectivity, data transmission, and security across systems.
• Mentor and develop technical analysts.

Skills

Network knowledge

Experience in networking principles

Experience in security

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.

At Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI. Please visit our website to view your guide to using AI during your recruitment process.

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.