Network Security Engineer

TieTalent; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced IT Network Engineer to ensure optimal performance and security of their IT networks. This hybrid role allows flexibility with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. The ideal candidate will design and deploy network services, manage corporate communications, and ensure best practices in network security. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. If you have a passion for technology and a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

24 days holiday

Hybrid homeworking arrangements

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining secure networks in a MS Windows environment.
• Expert knowledge of LAN/WAN communications and VPN configuration.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy network services in line with security policies.
• Monitor and administer corporate network communications.
• Provide technical support for hardware infrastructure systems.

Skills

LAN/WAN/VLAN communications

VPN configuration

TCP/IP networking

DNS

DHCP

Active Directory

Firewall configuration

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Computer related degree

CCNA/CCNP accreditation

Tools

FortiGate

Dell switches

SCCM/MECM

ESXi

VMware

Veaam

CrowdStrike

Cortex XDR

Office 365

Job description

We are searching for an experienced IT Network Engineer to be responsible for ensuring IT networks and communications are well designed, secure, optimal and function consistently across all internal and external operations.

The role is offered on a hybrid basis, 3-days in the office and 2-days from home, once probation has been successfully passed. You will therefore need to live within a commutable distance of Exeter Airport to be considered for the role.

Our client is committed to building and maintaining stable, secure and efficient IT networks and application systems to promote the use of technology throughout the business.

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

Designing and deploying network services in line with design and security policies.Monitoring and administering the installation and integration of corporate network communications, including routers, switches, firewalls, DMZ, servers, telephony and LAN/WAN communication services.Managing the IP space across the organisation ensuring VLANs, IP Subnet, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and VoIP traffic is well designed, secure and optimised.Ensuring best practices are used for protecting network security.Planning lifecycle renewals, "hotswap" procedures and emergency hardware failure protocols.Providing regular service status updates to line management and agree and monitor service availability targets.Ensuring the active/active WAN bandwidth and connectivity services are sufficient, balanced and perform efficiently. Planning and testing failover of critical operational services.Researching latest networking developments and recommend any actions that will improve network performance and security.Work closely with NIBE SOC Teams and internal Security Engineers to ensure all preventative security measures are implemented.Ensuring all network hardware assets are identifiable and updated in the asset management system.Providing technical support to the maintenance of the hardware infrastructure systems and services.Making sure data backup design and integrity processes and practices are in place and verifiable.Maintaining technical documentation, including network schematics, of all relevant systems.Assisting with the build, deployment and administration of desktop, mobile and peripheral hardware equipment.Administration of MS Windows Active Directory including profiles, Security Groups and Group Policies.Assist with the management of multiple firewall hardware and security policies.Assist with the management of email services and external web connectivity and security. Person Specification

A computer related degree or relevant professional certification and accreditation is preferred.Experience in a Technical IT role maintaining secure networks in a MS Windows environment in a multi-disciplined organisation.Expert knowledge of and experience in LAN/WAN/VLAN communications, VPN configuration and enterprise wireless networking. Experience of Dell switches with fibre is preferable.CCNA/CCNP accreditation is required.Firewall configuration, management and monitoring experience are essential. Experience of FortiGate products is a bonus/preferable.Cat6 and fibre communication protocol skills are essential.TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, SSL, 2FA skills are essential for this position.Knowledge of Windows Server and desktop operating systems configuration & troubleshooting and SCCM/MECM skills would be advantageous.Knowledge of and experience in virtual network technologies, specifically ESXi and VMware configuration and administration is preferred.Knowledge of and experience in Veaam, CrowdStrike and Cortex XDR configuration and administration would be advantageous.Knowledge of IP telephony systems would be advantageous.Experience of Office 365, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint - any MS E3 subscription services.Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, problem-solving and communication skills.Tolerance and determination with users of all abilities.Flexibility to work on planned, out of hours systems projects if required.A full, clean driving licence will be advantageous but is not essential.Benefits Package:

Competitive Salary.24 days holiday (rising to 27 days) plus bank holidays.Hybrid homeworking arrangements.Pension Scheme.Life Assurance.Ongoing professional development and training.To be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK without company sponsorship.

KeywordsNetwork Security Engineer, IT Network Security Engineer, LAN, WAN, VLAN, MS Windows, VPN Configuration, Enterprise Wireless Networking, Dell Switches, Fibre, CCNA, CCNP, Firewalls, FortiGate, Cat6, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, SSL, 2FA, Windows Server, SCCM, MECM, ESXi, VMware, Veaam, CrowdStrike, Cortex XDR, IP Telephony Systems, Office 365, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Driving Licence.

Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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