Network Engineer

Randstad Digital; Peterborough; Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Balanced shift rota

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a 2nd Line Network Engineer based in Peterborough. In this full-time role, you will provide advanced technical support and troubleshoot complex network issues while collaborating with various teams to ensure system reliability. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of hands-on experience, particularly with Cisco hardware and cloud services. Join us for a supportive work environment and great career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar SLA-driven support role.
• Strong experience with various network hardware and cloud services.
• Preferred knowledge in ITIL and SC clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve escalated technical issues.
• Perform log analysis, configuration changes, device upgrades, and backups.
• Collaborate with 3rd Line and vendors to resolve critical incidents.
• Support Service Desk and 1st Line Engineers.
• Maintain technical knowledge and accreditations.

Skills

Cisco Switches

Cisco Routers

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Checkpoint

Cisco Meraki

HP Aruba

F5

Azure

AWS

Job description

2nd Line Network Engineer (Eligible for SC Clearance)

Location: Peterborough, UK (2–3 days in office)

Shift Pattern: Friday–Monday, 8:00am–6:00pm (weekends included), Tuesday–Thursday off

We’re looking for a skilled 2nd Line Network Engineer to provide advanced technical support, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with 3rd Line teams to keep our networks running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve escalated technical issues.
• Perform log analysis, configuration changes, device upgrades, and backups.
• Collaborate with 3rd Line and vendors to resolve critical incidents.
• Support Service Desk and 1st Line Engineers.
• Maintain technical knowledge and accreditations.

Requirements

• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar SLA‑driven support role.
• Strong experience with Cisco Switches/Routers and some of: Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco Meraki, HP Aruba, F5, Azure, AWS.
• Preferred: Netscaler/F5, Cisco Wireless/SD‑WAN/DNAC/ISE/ACI, ITIL knowledge, SC clearance or ability to obtain.

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting‑edge network platforms.
• Supportive team environment and career development opportunities.
• Balanced shift rota with weekends off mid‑week.

If you’re a proactive, motivated engineer looking for a role where you can make an impact and grow your technical expertise, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take your next step as a 2nd Line Network Engineer.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting