Network Engineer

Portsmouth Water Ltd; Havant; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional water utility in the UK is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to enhance its IT team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and support secure network solutions, emphasizing Fortinet technologies and cloud networking. Responsibilities include maintaining secure infrastructures, troubleshooting performance issues, and monitoring network security. This role offers benefits like a generous pension scheme, potential bonuses, and flexible working arrangements to ensure work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Bonus up to 6% linked to performance

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance scheme

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Exclusive discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Proficient in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Fortinet firewalls.
• Ability to maintain secure network infrastructure in cloud and on-premises environments.
• Experience monitoring network performance and proactively resolving issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain secure network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Support cloud networking (Azure) and hybrid connectivity.
• Implement and maintain network security measures.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Fortinet technologies

Strong knowledge of traditional networking

Experience with cloud networking

Experience with network security

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant certifications

Job description

At Portsmouth Water, we are seeking a Network Engineer who is committed to building and maintaining secure, resilient, and innovative network solutions. As part of our expanding IT team, we re looking for a skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join us. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting both traditional and cloud-based network environments, with a particular focus on Fortinet technologies and network security. If you are ready to make an impact, we want you on our team!

Responsibilities

• Maintain secure network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Fortinet firewalls and security appliances
• Monitor network performance and proactively resolve issues
• Support cloud networking (Azure) and hybrid connectivity
• Implement and maintain network security measures

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Fortinet technologies
• Strong knowledge of traditional networking
• Experience with cloud networking
• Experience with network security, firewalls, and access control
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
• Relevant certifications are desirable

Benefits

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that s why we re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

We re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future. Are you passionate about networking and security? Do you want to make a real difference in supporting the infrastructure that keeps our community s water supply running?

Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% because your tomorrow matters as much as your today. Performance Pays Off You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too. Family Comes First Whether you re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay. Social Events All expenses covered summer and winter social events Peace of Mind, Always Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens. Comprehensive Wellbeing Support Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.

• Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan

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