Network Engineer

zyncgroup.io; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and forward-thinking organisation in the UK is hiring a Network Engineer. The role involves designing and maintaining network solutions, managing projects, and requires a minimum C1 level of German and good English skills. Flexible working and great benefits including training opportunities are provided. Competitive salary up to €70k DOE.

Benefits

Flexible working

Excellent training opportunities

Company bike leasing

Employee discounts

Work alongside an inclusive team

Qualifications

• Professional experience in a similar role.
• Able to manage projects effectively.
• Knowledge of firewalls.
• Experience with switching and routing protocols.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Support budget planning and service management processes.
• Design and maintain enterprise network solutions.
• Oversee network infrastructure operations.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies.
• Provide global network administration support.

Skills

Professional experience in a similar role

Project management experience

Firewall knowledge

Switching / Routing (OSPF, LWL, WAN, LAN, WLAN)

DMZ services

Networking IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, DNS

Manufacturer-specific knowledge (Fortinet, Extreme Networks, Cisco)

Monitoring (PRTG)

Minimum C1 level German

Good knowledge of English

Job description

Overview

I am hiring a Network Engineer on behalf of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service across industries. With a focus on fostering growth, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology, the company empowers clients to achieve their goals while upholding the highest standards of quality and integrity. They pride themselves on prioritising the security of their data, systems, and processes to protect their clients and drive innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support budget planning, project management, and compliance with service management processes, including cost-saving and optimisation opportunities.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain enterprise network solutions, including system updates, configurations, and troubleshooting (2nd & 3rd level).
• Oversee network infrastructure operations, including documentation, vendor management, and collaboration with third-party manufacturers for problem analysis and escalation.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies while enhancing existing hardware and software systems.
• Provide consulting, sub-project management, and support for global network administration and strategy development.
• This role is hybrid in North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse or Lower Saxony 50% of the time

Essential

• Professional experience in a similar role
• Project management experience
• Firewall knowledge
• Analysis and evaluation of user requirements and implementation in the product
• Switching / Routing (OSPF, LWL, WAN, LAN, WLAN)
• DMZ services
• Monitoring (PRTG)
• Networking IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, DNS, etc.
• Manufacturer-specific knowledge (Fortinet, Extreme Networks, Cisco)
• Minimum C1 level German with good knowledge of English

Desirable

• Relevant certs from solutions such as Fortinet, Cisco and Meraki

Company Benefits

• Flexible working
• Excellent training opportunities and personal development
• Company bike leasing
• Employee discounts
• Work alongside an inclusive team of experts
• And more…

NetworkEngineer – Hybrid / North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse or Lower Saxony– Up to €70k DOE – 5978