Network Engineer

Digital Waffle; Omagh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital services is seeking a proactive Network Engineer to enhance their innovative security team in Omagh. This hybrid role involves securing and optimizing network infrastructure, designing robust systems, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with network protocols and cloud technologies, alongside industry certifications. Become part of a dynamic team that values continuous learning and employee well-being.

Benefits

Training: Internal training and continuous learning opportunities.

Bonus Schemes: Company rewards program and end-of-year bonus.

Health Insurance: Coverage available to all employees.

Electric Car Scheme: Salary sacrifices scheme for electric vehicles.

Paid day off on your birthday.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols and security configurations.
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network solutions including LAN, WAN, and VPN.
• Monitor and maintain network performance; diagnose issues.
• Implement security policies and manage compliance.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

Network Security

Cloud Networking

Network Troubleshooting

Firewall Knowledge

SD-WAN

Education

Industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP)

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Job description

Job Title: Network Engineer

Salary: £35- £40k

Location: Omagh (Hybrid)

About the Role:

We are looking for a talented and proactive Network Engineer to join an innovative security team. This role involves designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network infrastructure to ensure top performance, security, and scalability. The ideal candidate will have 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)

Benefits & Perks

• Training: Internal training provided, with opportunities for continuous learning.
• Bonus Schemes: Company rewards program, End-of-year staff bonus, Additional bonus if company targets are met, Paid day off on your birthday.
• Travel: Mileage reimbursement
• 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 sacrifices scheme for electric vehicles.

Desirable:

• Industry certifications (e.g., 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).

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 industry 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. Work with DevOps and automation teams to integrate Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.

If you are interested in this network engineer position, apply directly or email your most up to date CV to [e-mail]