Network Engineer

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent tech recruitment consultancy is looking for two Network Engineers to enhance their network infrastructure in Oxford. Responsibilities include designing, deploying, and optimizing LANs, WANs, and wireless networks while ensuring network stability and security. The ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a degree in a related field, with a salary of up to £64,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Salary up to £64,000

Various benefits

Donation to charity for CV submissions

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing network systems.
• Ability to monitor and troubleshoot network performance.
• Experience in maintaining documentation for network configurations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stability and efficiency of network services.
• Design and optimize LANs, WANs, and wireless networks.
• Manage backup servers, databases, and email systems.

Skills

Hands-on experience with LAN, WAN, WLAN, WWAN, and VOIP systems

Strong troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Proactive, customer-focused attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years experience OR Associate's with 4 years OR 6 years of direct experience

Tools

Network testing tools

Job description

Network Engineer x 2 - Reading - up to 64,000 plus benefits

Are you a tech-savvy professional with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for keeping systems connected? Our client is seeking two Network Engineers to join their IT team and take the lead in developing and supporting the core of their network infrastructure.

As our Network Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficiency of our in-house voice, data, video, and wireless network services. From strategic planning to hands-on implementation, you'll design, deploy, and optimize both local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN), and play a key role in network security, capacity planning, and disaster recovery readiness.

Strategy & Planning

• Collaborate with departments to assess and forecast network needs.
• Maintain clear documentation of network configurations and processes.
• Develop and enforce policies for network use and disaster recovery.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Design and implement LANs, WANs, wireless networks, and VOIP systems.
• Lead hardware/software upgrades and vendor negotiations.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Deploy and manage Audio/Video systems organization-wide.

Operational Management

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance.
• Maintain connectivity for all workstations, servers, and telephony systems.
• Manage backup servers, databases, and email systems.
• Ensure security solutions are in place and perform regular audits and system recoveries.

Key skills and experience

• A Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR an Associate's with 4 years, OR 6 years of direct experience.
• Hands-on experience with design and implementation of LAN, WAN, WLAN, WWAN, and VOIP systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of network testing tools.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• A proactive, customer-focused attitude with a knack for solving complex problems.
• Any biotech/Pharmaceutical industry experience would be highly desirable

Salary: up to 64,000 with benefits

Please apply now to become the driving force behind our secure and reliable network infrastructure

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.