Senior Network Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company between Poole and Dorchester is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to lead incident management and collaborate on projects. You'll work with a team of experts, benefiting from a strong training program and a suite of fantastic perks like early finishes and subsidised meals.

Benefits

Subsidised on-site café

Annual pay review

Early Friday finishes

Quarterly social events

Full coverage for exams

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SolarWinds and project implementation.
• Expertise in virtualisation with VMWare and network security.
• A willingness to learn new software tools for development.

Responsibilities

• Manage incidents, solve problems, and handle change requests.
• Drive projects in collaboration with the on-site team.
• Troubleshoot and maintain systems with a focus on network upgrades.

Skills

Proactive monitoring tools

Network architecture

Network security

Virtualisation technologies

PowerShell and scripting

Job description

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Your new company
Located between Poole and Dorchester, this well-established company is looking for a skilled and ambitious professional to join its Network team. If you're looking for an employer that values growth and supports your development by covering training and certification costs, this could be the right opportunity for you. You must be eligible for SC clearance.

Your new role
In this role, you'll take the lead in managing incidents, solving problems, handling change requests, and driving projects that align with customer needs. Collaboration is at the heart, so you'll work closely with the on-site team, fostering strong communication and knowledge-sharing to achieve great results together.

Your expertise will cover troubleshooting, maintenance, and support across various systems, with a 70/30 split between project work and BAU tasks. With a robust five-year roadmap packed with network upgrades, there's plenty to get stuck into. You'll be part of a fantastic team of six high-level network engineers who are always ready to lend a hand and support their colleagues.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong working knowledge of proactive monitoring tools such as SolarWinds
• Proven Network architect knowledge, design and project implementation
• Experience with network security such as certificate management in applications
• Strong/Expert knowledge of virtualisation technologies such as VMWare
• Experience with PowerShell and scripting
• Willing to learn how software tools can be implemented and support engineering development activities

What you'll get in return
This is an incredible place to work, packed with fantastic perks - including a subsidised on-site café to keep you fuelled throughout the day. You'll benefit from an annual pay review, early Friday finishes to kickstart your weekend, and lively quarterly social events. Plus, all your exams are fully covered, giving you every opportunity to grow, develop, and advance your skills with confidence.

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