Technical Network Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Technical Network Engineer to join their innovative team in Birmingham. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge networking technologies, where you will tackle various challenges while ensuring the stability and security of the IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, a thorough understanding of networking protocols, and experience with various firewall and switch vendors. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities await.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £45,000 per annum

Opportunity for professional development

Dynamic team environment

Exposure to latest networking technologies

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of networking protocols and configurations.
• Hands-on experience with VLANs and routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP).
• Knowledge of firewall and network security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot network issues and ensure reliability.
• Provide support for VLANs and dynamic routing protocols.
• Configure site-to-site VPNs for secure communications.

Skills

Networking protocols

VLANs

Routing protocols

Spanning-tree Protocol

Site-to-site VPN

Access Control List

DHCP

DNS

SD-WAN

Firewall solutions

Tools

Meraki

SonicWall

HP Aruba

Zyxel

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Client:

Digital Waffle

Location:

stoke-on-trent, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Technical Network Engineer

Location: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid)

Are you a skilled Network Engineer looking for an exciting new opportunity? We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge networking technologies and contribute to the stability and security of our IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues with strong problem-solving skills.
• Provide support for VLANs, static routing, and dynamic routing protocols including OSPF and EIGRP.
• Configure and maintain Spanning-tree Protocol to ensure network reliability.
• Set up and manage site-to-site VPN configurations for secure communication.
• Implement and maintain Access Control List (ACL) rules to enhance network security.
• Administer and optimise DHCP and DNS services for efficient network operations.
• Work with SD-WAN solutions to improve network performance and security.
• Manage firewall solutions, with experience in Meraki and SonicWall being advantageous.
• Support switch infrastructure, with experience in Meraki, HP Aruba, and Zyxel being beneficial.

Key Requirements:

• Strong understanding of networking protocols and configurations.
• Hands-on experience with VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP), and Spanning-tree Protocol.
• Knowledge of firewall and network security best practices.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN solutions and site-to-site VPN setup.
• Experience with firewall vendors (Meraki/SonicWall preferred) and switch vendors (Meraki, HP Aruba, Zyxel advantageous).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £45,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and forward-thinking team.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A challenging and rewarding environment with exposure to the latest networking technologies.

If you have the expertise and enthusiasm to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of an innovative and thriving team in Birmingham.