Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer

MFK Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer in Newcastle. The role involves supporting a mix of on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments, solving complex network challenges, and mentoring junior engineers. Excellent communication and strong technical skills required with a salary of up to £50,000 and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Hybrid working: 2 days remote

Salary up to £50,000

Career growth opportunities

Talented team support

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in IT support or network engineering within an MSP.
• Strong technical knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Hands-on experience with hybrid networks (on-prem, virtualised, Azure).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to escalation point for complex network & infrastructure issues.
• Maintain LAN/WAN, VPN, Wi-Fi, firewall, and Azure environments.
• Assist with network migrations and modernisation projects.

Skills

IT support experience

Network engineering experience

Communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Customer service skills

Education

CCNA/CCNP certification

CompTIA Network+/Security+ certification

Azure Network Engineer Associate certification

ITIL Foundation certification

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

HP

Ubiquiti

Azure

PRTG

SolarWinds

Zabbix

Azure Monitor

Intune

Job description

Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer - Newcastle (Hybrid)

We're looking for a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to join a dynamic MSP team in Newcastle. You'll be supporting a mix of on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments, helping clients solve complex network challenges, and mentoring junior engineers along the way.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the go‑to escalation point for complex network & infrastructure issues.
• Maintain LAN/WAN, VPN, Wi‑Fi, firewall, and Azure environments, including Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Configure and troubleshoot network devices across platforms like Cisco, Fortinet, HP, and Aruba.
• Collaborate with clients and vendors to deliver secure, scalable network solutions.
• Assist with network migrations and modernisation projects.
• Keep detailed documentation and provide guidance to first‑ and second‑line engineers.

What We’re Looking For

• 3‑5 years of experience in IT support or network engineering within an MSP.
• Hands‑on experience with hybrid networks (on‑prem, virtualised, Azure).
• Strong technical knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Hands‑on experience with network infrastructure (Cisco, Fortinet, HP, Ubiquiti, or Aruba).
• Familiarity with legacy infrastructure (AD, RDS, VMware/Hyper‑V environments).
• Knowledge of monitoring and management tools (PRTG, SolarWinds, Zabbix, Azure Monitor, Intune).
• Strong understanding of network and cloud security principles.
• Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (session hosts, FSLogix, networking).
• Certifications are a plus: CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+/Security+, Azure Network Engineer Associate, ITIL Foundation.
• Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and customer service skills.

Why You’ll Love It

• Hybrid working: 2 days remote.
• Salary: Up to £50,000.
• Join a fast‑growing company with ongoing opportunities for career growth.
• Work alongside talented engineers and make a real impact for clients.

If you’re passionate about networks, love problem‑solving, and want to grow in a supportive MSP environment, we want to hear from you.