Network & Systems Engineer - CCNP - Watford - Permanent

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Watford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Training & development

Job summary

Experis - ManpowerGroup in Watford is seeking an experienced Network & Systems Engineer with CCNP to join a hands-on IT team onsite. You will support Cisco networking within a Microsoft landscape, continuing to manage on-premise and cloud infrastructure.

The role emphasizes network engineering with Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure, and firewall/security responsibilities, plus DBS check for successful candidate.

Qualifications

• CCNP qualification is required
• 5+ years of network/infrastructure engineering experience
• Strong Windows Server and Active Directory experience
• Experience with Azure and cloud services
• Experience with LAN/WAN, firewalls and enterprise infrastructure

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

Networking

Windows Server

Active Directory

Azure

Firewalls

LAN/WAN

Wi-Fi

IP Telephony

Hyper-V

Microsoft 365

Troubleshooting

Education

CCNP certification

Tools

Hyper-V

Microsoft 365

Azure

Firewall management

Active Directory management tools

Job description

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, although recent practical Cisco experience is more important than certification alone.