Network & Systems Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Watford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis - ManpowerGroup in Watford is seeking a Network & Systems Engineer to join a busy IT team. The role is hands-on, covering both networking and Microsoft technologies, with emphasis on Cisco experience and on-premise plus cloud environments.

You will support a business-critical infrastructure, work across Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure and Microsoft 365, and assist with security, backups, and upgrades. The position is on-site in Watford with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Around 5+ years' recent Network / Infrastructure Engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on Cisco networking knowledge, ideally at CCNP level.
• Strong Windows Server and Active Directory experience.
• Good firewall knowledge.
• Experience working with Azure.
• Broad enterprise infrastructure experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable remaining technically hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Cisco network infrastructure
• Provide 3rd line support across server and network environments
• Support Windows Server and Active Directory technologies
• Support Azure and Microsoft 365 environments
• Manage and troubleshoot firewalls and wider network security technologies
• Support backup, recovery and core infrastructure services
• Investigate incidents and complete root-cause analysis
• Assist with infrastructure upgrades, projects and continuous improvement activity
• Work closely with wider IT teams and third-party suppliers where required

Skills

Cisco networking

Windows Server

Active Directory

Azure

Microsoft 365

Network security

Troubleshooting

CCNP (preferred)

Tools

Firewalls

Cloud technologies

Job description

Network & Systems Engineer

Watford | £52,000 | Permanent | Onsite

Experis are working with a client based in Watford who are looking to recruit an experienced Network & Systems Engineer into their established IT team.

This is a broad, hands-on infrastructure role covering both networking and Microsoft technologies, with a particular emphasis on strong recent Cisco experience.

The successful candidate will support a business-critical infrastructure environment and work across a mixture of on-premise and cloud technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Support and maintain Cisco network infrastructure
• Provide 3rd line support across server and network environments
• Support Windows Server and Active Directory technologies
• Support Azure and Microsoft 365 environments
• Manage and troubleshoot firewalls and wider network security technologies
• Support backup, recovery and core infrastructure services
• Investigate incidents and complete root-cause analysis
• Assist with infrastructure upgrades, projects and continuous improvement activity
• Work closely with wider IT teams and third-party suppliers where required

What we’re looking for

• Around 5+ years' recent Network / Infrastructure Engineering experience
• Strong hands-on Cisco networking knowledge, ideally at approximately CCNP level
• Strong Windows Server and Active Directory experience
• Good firewall knowledge
• Experience working with Azure
• Broad enterprise infrastructure experience
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable remaining technically hands-on

A current CCNP qualification would be beneficial, although recent practical Cisco experience is more important than certification alone.

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