Network Engineer – 5433

Clear IT Recruitment Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to enhance their IT infrastructure in Colchester. This role involves ensuring the security, reliability, and performance of both on-premises and cloud systems. You will manage network architecture, oversee day-to-day IT support, and handle escalated incidents. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of network security concepts and hands-on experience with routers, switches, and firewalls. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to maintaining high standards of IT service and compliance with industry regulations. If you are passionate about IT and eager to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in network/security concepts and hands-on experience.
• Experience in infrastructure security including firewalls and VPNs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT incidents and manage network architecture for high availability.
• Implement and monitor security measures to meet compliance requirements.

Skills

Network Security Concepts

Router Configuration

Firewall Management

Wi-Fi Management

Microsoft Windows Server

Virtualization Technologies

End User Device Management

Microsoft365 Cloud Stack

Supplier Relationship Management

Education

Relevant IT Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Hyper-V

Intune

Microsoft365

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join their Colchester Office, Essex.

They will be responsible for ensuring the security, reliability, compliance and performance of the IT infrastructure across the different offices. Responsible for on-premises / cloud systems, servers and network architecture, overseeing day-to-day IT support and managing escalated incidents for network, security, server and hardware/software related queries.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and collaboratively work with the practice Service Desk Analysts managing business as usual incidents, problems and IT related service requests. Investigate, troubleshoot and identify root causes of complex escalated issues, to minimise practice disruption.
2. Manage and support the design, implementation, development and maintenance of the practice network architecture including cloud platforms, servers, networking, Wi-Fi and site/internet connectivity for high availability and business continuity requirements.
3. Implement, manage, test and monitor the status of practice security measures, including firewalls, network segmentation, policy-based routing, VPNs, antivirus, threat protection systems, premise entry, CCTV and network access controls to meet practice compliance requirements.
4. Regularly assess, enhance and improve IT policy documentation, the practice network infrastructure, servers, systems and security efficiency through proactive maintenance, reviews, updates, vulnerability fixes and risk management meetings, to ensure compliance with governance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 standards.
5. Create and maintain detailed documentation of technical issues.
6. Support the wider IT team with supplier management, supplier compliance, hardware specifications, maintenance of external contracts and purchasing of software/hardware/infrastructure for the practice.

Qualifications:

1. Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with network/security concepts, administration, implementation, configuration and maintenance, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wi-fi.
2. In-depth knowledge of software/hardware procurement, supplier relation management, implementation and troubleshooting.
3. Experience in infrastructure and device security including threat protection, data storage security, server patching, firewalls, VPNs and vulnerability fixes.
4. Project delivery and rollout experience.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Windows Server technologies and knowledge in virtualization technologies (Hyper-V).
6. End user device management experience e.g. Intune, autopilot, application policies, software deployments.
7. Knowledge of Microsoft365 cloud stack: EntraID, Teams, EntraConnect, Azure, Office365, OneDrive, SharePoint, Defender, licencing, conditional access, monitoring, SSO, MFA, Exchange, email routing (DKIM, SPF, DMARC etc.)
8. Familiarity with financial systems, document management systems, monitoring tools and network troubleshooting techniques.
9. Experience with document infrastructure configuration, policies and processes to ensure compliance with industry standards ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

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Job Title: Network Engineer - 5433
Job Reference: 5433

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