Network & Systems Engineer - CCNP - Watford - Permanent

Cisco Systems Inc; Watford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits Package

Training & Development

Job summary

Experis is recruiting a Network & Systems Engineer with CCNP for Watford, UK, to support Cisco networking within a Microsoft‑focused environment.

The role spans on‑premise and cloud, requiring around 5+ years of experience, Windows Server/Active Directory expertise, Azure proficiency, and strong troubleshooting abilities. It is a full‑time onsite position with excellent benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Fully Certified CCNP necessary!
• Around 5+ years' recent Network / Infrastructure Engineering experience
• 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
• Full Drivers License
• A current CCNP qualification would be beneficial, however recent practical Cisco experience is more important than certification alone.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Cisco network infrastructure
• Provide 3rd line support across server and network environments LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi technologies, IP telephony systems, firewalls, and systems architecture.
• Hyper-V, Microsoft 365 / Azure, backup Technologies, Active Directory
• 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

CCNP Certification

Windows Server

Active Directory

Firewall knowledge

Azure

Troubleshooting

Hands-on

Driver's license

Job description

Network & Systems Engineer - CCNP - Watford - Permanent

2026-09-27T00:00:00

Watford

Hertfordshire

GB

WD17 2

Any

2026-12-28T19:00:52.353

Network & Systems Engineer - CCNP - Watford - DBS Check Required for Successful Candidate! £52,000 | Permanent | Onsite | Excellent Benefits Package | Training & Development

Experis are working with a client in the Education Sector based in Watford who are looking to recruit an experienced CCNP Certified Network & Systems Engineer into their established IT team. This is a broad, hands‑on Network Engineer role supporting a "Cisco Platform" within a "Microsoft Landscape", with a particular emphasis on strong Cisco networking experience. This is a "Network Engineer Role" first and foremost! MS Infrastructure Engineer second!

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 LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi technologies, IP telephony systems, firewalls, and systems architecture.
• Hyper-V, Microsoft 365 / Azure, backup Technologies, Active Directory
• 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:

• Fully Certified CCNP necessary!
• Around 5+ years' recent Network / Infrastructure Engineering experience
• 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
• Full Drivers License
• A current CCNP qualification would be beneficial, although recent practical Cisco experience is more important than certification alone.

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Network & Systems Engineer - CCNP - Watford - DBS Check Required for Succesful Candidate! £52,000 | Permanent | Onsite | Excellent Benefits Package | Training & Development Experis are working with a client in the Education Sector based in Watford who are looking to recruit an experienced CCNP Certified Network & Systems Engineer into their established IT team. This is a broad, hands‑on Network Engineer role supporting a "Cisco Platform" within a "Microsoft Landscape", with a particular emphasis on strong Cisco networking experience. This is a "Network Engineer Role" first and foremost! MS Infrastructure Engineer second! 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 LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi technologies, IP telephony systems, firewalls, and systems architecture. Hyper-V, Microsoft 365 / Azure, backup Technologies, Active Directory, 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 activityWork closely with wider IT teams and third‑party suppliers where required What we're looking for: Fully Certfied CCNP necessary! Around 5+ years' recent Network / Infrastructure Engineering experience 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 Full Drivers License A current CCNP qualification would be beneficial, however recent practical Cisco experience is more important than certification alone.

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