Network Engineer

La Fosse; Southampton; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Wellbeing focus

Flexible working

Career development

Exposure to modernisation projects

Descripción de la vacante

La Fosse in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support an enterprise network across on‑prem, cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring high availability, performance and security.

This hands‑on role covers BAU operations and project delivery, including design and implementation of routing, switching, firewall and VPN solutions, wireless networks, and collaboration with IT teams to drive network improvements and governance compliance.

Formación

• Experience in enterprise network environments.
• Cisco-focused networking (routing & switching, Nexus).
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs and security technologies.
• Hands-on wireless networking (APs, controllers).
• Experience supporting large-scale networks.
• Understanding of network design, architecture, and traffic flow.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes (incident, change, problem).
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Cloud networking experience (Azure or hybrid).
• Automation scripting (PowerShell/Python).

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and optimise network infrastructure across LAN/WAN/cloud and hybrid environments.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues; escalation point for major incidents.
• Design and implement routing, switching, security and connectivity solutions.
• Maintain high availability and resilience of the network estate.
• Contribute to RCA and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support network change activities per governance and security policies.
• Monitor and manage data centre and network environments including LAN, WAN, and wireless.
• Collaborate with wider IT teams to support projects and BAU delivery.
• Contribute to network documentation and operational best practices.

Conocimientos

Enterprise networks

Cisco routing

Firewall & VPNs

Wireless LAN

Cloud networking

ITIL processes

Incident management

Stakeholder communication

CCNA

Azure/hybrid networks

PowerShell/Python

Educación

CCNA or equivalent

Herramientas

Cisco ISE

F5

Checkpoint

Descripción del empleo

We're working with a well-established UK financial services organisation who are looking to bring in an experienced Network Engineer to support and enhance their enterprise network environment.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for maintaining, optimising, and improving a complex network estate spanning on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. You'll play a key role in both BAU operations and project delivery, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, manage, and optimise network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Support and troubleshoot complex network issues, acting as an escalation point for major incidents
• Design and implement network solutions across routing, switching, security, and connectivity
• Maintain high availability and resilience across the network estate
• Contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support network change activity in line with governance and security policies
• Monitor and manage data centre and network environments including LAN, WAN, and wireless
• Collaborate with wider infrastructure and IT teams to support projects and BAU delivery
• Contribute to network documentation and operational best practices

Experience Required

• Strong experience working within enterprise network environments
• Cisco-focused networking expertise (routing & switching, Nexus, enterprise-grade infrastructure)
• Experience managing firewalls, VPNs, and network security technologies
• Hands-on experience with wireless networking (APs, controllers)
• Experience supporting large-scale network environments
• Understanding of network design, architecture, and traffic flow
• Familiarity with ITIL processes such as incident, change, and problem management
• Ability to work under pressure and support multiple concurrent priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• CCNA (or equivalent certification)
• Experience with cloud networking (Azure or hybrid environments)
• Exposure to tools such as Cisco ISE, F5, or Checkpoint firewalls
• Experience with automation or scripting (PowerShell/Python)

What's on Offer

• Strong focus on wellbeing, flexibility, and career development
• Opportunity to work within a high-performing, collaborative team
• Exposure to modernisation and network transformation projects

If you're a Network Engineer looking to work in a stable but forward-moving environment with strong investment into infrastructure and people, this is a great opportunity to step into a visible and impactful role.