Network Engineer – 11277JL

Proactive.IT Appointments Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Birmingham is looking for a skilled Network Engineer to join their team. This hybrid role involves maintaining and enhancing the security of their network infrastructure. Key responsibilities include vulnerability management, endpoint hardening through Microsoft Intune, and collaboration on security projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in network and security engineering within enterprise environments, as well as excellent troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Network or Security Engineer/Specialist in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure including switching, routing, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Experience securing Windows Server environments.

Responsibilities

• Support and secure network infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Hands on experience of Network & Security design and implementation.
• Strengthen Windows Server and network security configurations.
• Lead efforts in vulnerability management and remediation.
• Implement and maintain endpoint hardening policies through Microsoft Intune.
• Monitor and respond to network security events and incidents.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of security posture.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support ongoing infrastructure and security projects.

Skills

Network infrastructure design

Network security principles

Vulnerability remediation

Endpoint hardening via Microsoft Intune

Windows Server security

Cloud networking and security

Excellent troubleshooting

Effective communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Intune

Windows Server

Job description

11277JL
£450 – 600 per day

Network Engineer

Inside IR35 – Hybrid

We’re looking for a skilled Network Engineerto join a leading organisation in Birmingham on a contract basis. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and securing the company’s hybrid infrastructure, spanning both on-premise and cloud environments.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on technical professional with a strong background in network and system security, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint protection using Microsoft Intune.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and secure network infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments.

• Hands on experience of Network & Security design and implementation

• Strengthen Windows Server and network security configurations.

• Lead efforts in vulnerability management and remediation, working closely with IT and security teams.

• Implement and maintain endpoint hardening policies through Microsoft Intune.

• Monitor and respond to network security events and incidents.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of security posture, compliance, and best practices.

• Collaborate with internal teams to support ongoing infrastructure and security projects.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Network or Security Engineer/Specialist in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure (switching, routing, firewalls, VPNs).
• Experience securing Windows Server environments.
• Proficiency in network security principles, firewalls, and access control.
• Hands‑on experience with vulnerability remediation tools and processes.
• Strong knowledge of endpoint hardening and management via Microsoft Intune.
• Familiarity with cloud networking and security (Azure, AWS, or equivalent) is desirable.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Network Engineer

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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