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Network Engineer
Birmingham / Solihull (Hybrid – 1 day onsite)
Up to £59,000 + On-call Allowance
A growing organisation is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join a small, high-impact IT team, supporting both ongoing operations and key infrastructure projects.
The Role
This is a hands-on engineering position with a strong focus on network security, cloud networking, and project delivery. You’ll play a key role in modernising the network estate, including data centre migration and expansion into AWS, alongside the evolution of wireless infrastructure.
The role is 60% project-focused / 40% BAU, offering a good mix of transformation and operational responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support core network infrastructure (Cisco stack)
- Lead on Fortinet firewall management and network security
- Support and develop Cisco wireless and Meraki environments
- Contribute to cloud networking (AWS / Azure) initiatives
- Support data centre migration projects and cloud expansion
- Drive network automation and continuous improvement
- Provide support as part of an on-call rota (remote response where possible)
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Key Skills & Experience
- Strong experience with Fortinet Firewalls (essential)
- Experience with Cisco networking (routing, switching)
- Exposure to Cisco Wireless and/or Meraki solutions
- Some experience with cloud networking (AWS and/or Azure)
- Understanding or exposure to network automation
- Solid troubleshooting and operational support capability
Desirable
- Broader network security experience
- Experience with hybrid / cloud transformation projects
- Scripting or automation tooling exposure
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Team & Environment
- Small team of 4 engineers (including part-time senior support)
- Opportunity to take on increased ownership following recent team changes
- Collaborative environment with strong project pipeline
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work on modernisation and cloud expansion projects
- Strong mix of project work and technical delivery
- Flexible hybrid working (1 day per week onsite)
- On-call allowance and additional benefits
Ideal Background
You’ll likely come from a network engineering background, with strong experience across network security and Cisco environments, and be looking to expand further into cloud networking and automation.
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