About the Role Responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network infrastructure. Ensuring the performance, security, and availability of wired and wireless networks. Performing network upgrades, supporting daily network operations, and collaborating with IT teams to integrate new technologies. Managing fixed and DHCP IP addressing, DNS, NPT, and other networking protocols. Maintaining and implementing firewalls and other network security measures. Configuring and managing routers, switches, routing protocols, VLANs, network segmentation, virtualization, cloud networking, network automation, and generating detailed network designs and performance reports. Supporting integrated audiovisual solutions for meeting rooms. Managing display screen solutions and CCTV systems. Working with unified communications technologies. Assisting with the implementation of 5G use cases. Essential Experience 3-5 years' experience in network engineering, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud infrastructure. Expertise in on-prem and cloud networking, hosted platforms, VMware networking, and network security tools. Proficient in configuring and troubleshooting firewalls (e.g., Checkpoint, Fortinet, Cisco ASA) and VPN technologies. Skilled in network monitoring, VLANs, subnetting, ACLs, and IDS/IPS implementation. Qualifications: IT-related degree or equivalent experience. Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP (or similar) preferred. Strong knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, SFTP, HSRP, BGP, OSPF). Experience with cloud-based networking (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, SASE). Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points, ensuring scalability, security, and lifecycle management. Configure and manage routing protocols, VLANs, virtualization, and cloud networking solutions. Oversee AV solutions, display screens, and CCTV systems, ensuring they meet business needs in collaboration with stakeholders. Implement and manage unified communications and support 5G use cases. Perform hardware, software, and security upgrades, including patching and in-life network management. Ensure a secure, resilient IT environment with firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and compliance with security standards. Diagnose and resolve network faults, liaising with vendors and 3rd parties as needed. Monitor network performance, resolve issues, and suggest reliability and speed improvements. Maintain documentation for configurations, topologies, changes, and processes. Implement redundancy and failover strategies to ensure business continuity. Provide after-hours support (planned and on-call) and act as an escalation point for the IT Helpdesk. Share knowledge with team members, stay updated on industry practices, and support the IT Manager in aligning infrastructure with business goals. Benefits 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (includes a Birthday holiday, to be taken on your birthday) Health Cash Plan Pension – We match contributions up to a max of 7% Profit Share Scheme Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)