Network Engineer

Pearson Whiffin IT & Digital; West Malling; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT & digital solutions provider in West Malling is seeking a skilled Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco technologies and hands-on experience with Meraki. The role focuses on designing, supporting, and optimizing complex LAN and WAN networks in an enterprise environment. Responsibilities include managing secure network operations, collaborating with infrastructure teams, and maintaining technical documentation. Ideal candidates should have a solid understanding of security measures and network performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Cisco technologies required.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki essential.
• Solid understanding of network security principles necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support LAN / WAN and wireless network solutions.
• Manage, configure, and optimise Cisco Meraki environments.
• Maintain secure network operations through firewall management.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance effectively.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams for end-to-end service delivery.
• Produce detailed technical documentation and runbooks.

Skills

Cisco technologies

Meraki

Network troubleshooting

Security management

Job description

Network Engineer Cisco (CCNP / CCIE) | Meraki | Security | Monitoring | LAN / WAN | Infrastructure

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco technologies, strong hands‑on Meraki experience, and a solid understanding of security, monitoring, and wider infrastructure environments. This role focuses on designing, supporting, and optimising complex LAN / WAN networks within an enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support LAN / WAN and wireless network solutions using Cisco technologies.
• Manage, configure, and optimise Cisco Meraki environments, including SD‑WAN, wireless, switching, and security appliances.
• Maintain secure network operations through firewall management, access control, segmentation, and threat mitigation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance using industry‑standard tools.
• Collaborate with server, storage, and infrastructure teams to support end‑to‑end service delivery.
• Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, diagrams, and runbooks.