Network Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Omagh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative security team is looking for a talented Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage network infrastructure. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, ensuring optimal performance and security. You will be involved in troubleshooting complex network issues and implementing security policies while collaborating with cloud and automation teams. With a hybrid working model and a variety of perks, this position is perfect for those eager to grow in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values continuous learning and employee well-being.

Benefits

Internal Training

Company Rewards Program

End-of-Year Staff Bonus

Health Insurance

Hybrid Working Model

Electric Car Scheme

Paid Day Off on Birthday

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in network engineering or administration.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols and security configurations.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN solutions.
• Monitor and maintain network performance using NMS tools.

Skills

Network Engineering

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

BGP

OSPF

VLANs

MPLS

Network Security

Cloud Networking

Automation

Education

CCNA

CCNP

JNCIA

JNCIS

AWS Certified Advanced Networking

Tools

Wireshark

SolarWinds

PRTG

Nagios

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Job description

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Job Title: Network Engineer

We are seeking a talented and proactive Network Engineer to join our innovative security team. This role involves designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of network protocols, security configurations, cloud networking, and automation.

Key Skills & Qualifications (Essential):

• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering or administration.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, MPLS.
• Experience with Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar network hardware.
• Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, SNMP, etc.).
• Knowledge of firewall rules, VPNs, and security best practices.
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIS, AWS Certified Advanced Networking.
• Experience with SD-WAN, Zero Trust Networking, IPv6.
• Knowledge of VoIP, QoS, SIP, and network telephony solutions.
• Experience working in high-availability or enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Python scripting).

Additional Benefits & Perks:

• Training: Internal training provided, with opportunities for continuous learning.
• Bonuses: Company rewards program, end-of-year staff bonus, additional bonuses if company targets are met, paid day off on your birthday.
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
• Death in Service: Coverage at 2x annual salary.
• Health Insurance: Available to all employees.
• Work from Home: Hybrid working model with remote options available.
• Electric Car Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Design & Implementation; design and deploy LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN solutions. Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers (Cisco, Ubiquiti, Fortinet, etc.). Optimize network architecture for high availability, redundancy, and scalability.
• Network Operations & Troubleshooting; monitor and maintain network performance using NMS tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios). Diagnose and resolve complex network issues, outages, and security incidents. Conduct capacity planning and recommend hardware/software upgrades.
• Security & Compliance; implement and manage network security policies, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS). Perform vulnerability assessments and network penetration testing. Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, and other standards.
• Cloud & Virtualization Networking; manage cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), including VPCs, peering, and hybrid connectivity. Implement SD-WAN and cloud-based firewall solutions. Collaborate with DevOps and automation teams to integrate Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

If interested, apply directly or email your most up-to-date CV to [emailprotected].