Technical Operations Network Engineer

Matchtech Group; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous pension scheme

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Ongoing training and certs

Career progression

Large-scale enterprise infra exposure

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Network Security Engineer to join a secure, enterprise-scale environment supporting critical services across the UK. You will manage WAN/LAN/Wi‑Fi and firewall infrastructure, maintain Cisco and Fortinet environments, and contribute to Azure networking initiatives.

The role requires strong network engineering, Cisco and Fortinet expertise, Azure networking experience, and security-focused design review. Hybrid working and ongoing training are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong Network Engineering experience.
• Cisco routing and switching expertise.
• Experience with Cisco ACI and FortiManager.
• Strong Fortinet skills including FortiGate environments.
• Azure networking experience.
• Knowledge of BGP, VPNs, VLANs, DNS and DHCP.
• Experience of network security technologies and firewalls.
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds.
• CCNA certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting WAN, LAN, Wi‑Fi and firewall infrastructure.
• Maintaining Cisco and Fortinet network environments.
• Supporting Azure networking services.
• Reviewing technical designs and ensuring security best practice.
• Working with Cyber Security teams on vulnerability remediation.
• Managing network performance, capacity and availability.
• Acting as escalation point for complex technical issues.
• Driving automation and operational improvements.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Supporting critical infrastructure services within a secure environment.

Skills

Cisco routing & switching

Fortinet FortiGate

Azure networking

BGP/VPN/VLAN/DNS/DHCP

SolarWinds monitoring

CCNA

Tools

Cisco ACI

FortiManager

Job description

We're currently supporting a leading organisation within the Utilities and Critical National Infrastructure sector in the search for a Network Security Engineer to join their expanding Technical Operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing a highly secure enterprise network environment supporting critical services across the UK.

You'll work across a varied infrastructure estate covering Cisco networking, Fortinet security technologies and Azure cloud networking whilst contributing to major infrastructure projects, service improvements and security initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and supporting WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi and firewall infrastructure
• Maintaining Cisco and Fortinet network environments
• Supporting Azure networking services
• Reviewing technical designs and ensuring security best practice
• Working closely with Cyber Security teams on vulnerability remediation
• Managing network performance, capacity and availability
• Acting as an escalation point for complex technical issues
• Driving automation and operational improvements
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external service providers
• Supporting critical infrastructure services within a secure environment

What We're Looking For

• Strong Network Engineering experience
• Cisco routing and switching expertise
• Experience with Cisco ACI and FMG
• Strong Fortinet skills including FortiGate environments
• Azure networking experience
• Knowledge of BGP, VPNs, VLANs, DNS and DHCP
• Experience of network security technologies and firewalls
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds
• CCNA certification or equivalent

Desirable

• AZ-700 certification
• NAC experience
• Network automation and scripting
• IDS/IPS technologies
• Experience within highly regulated environments

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Generous pension scheme
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Ongoing training and certification support
• Career progression opportunities
• Exposure to large-scale enterprise infrastructure

If you're looking for an opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects within a highly secure and technically advanced environment, we'd love to hear from you.