
Bright Purple Resourcing
Network Engineer
Job Description
Salary: £55,000 - 55,000 per year
Requirements:- We are looking for a seasoned network professional with a strong track record across enterprise environments.
- We need deep practical knowledge of routing, switching, firewall and wireless technologies.
- We want someone comfortable with monitoring tools and well-versed in network security fundamentals.
- We require enough systems administration experience to support servers, virtualisation and backups when needed.
- We are looking for a proactive person who identifies improvements and speaks up.
- We value strong troubleshooting skills, tidy documentation habits and a collaborative approach.
- We need strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- We plan and deliver robust, secure network solutions across LAN, WAN, wireless and VPN.
- We own the configuration and upkeep of firewalls, switches, routers and access points across the estate.
- We monitor uptime, bandwidth and latency using tools such as SolarWinds or PRTG and resolve bottlenecks proactively.
- We serve as the senior escalation point for network incidents, including those affecting remote locations.
- We harden the environment through VLAN design, firewall rule management, intrusion detection and patching.
- We produce and maintain network diagrams, IP records and configuration documentation.
- We support the wider infrastructure when required, including Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, VMware or Hyper-V, and backup and recovery routines.
- We contribute networking expertise to projects, upgrades and migrations, and deliver third-line support to the business.
- Active Directory
- Firewall
- Hyper-V
- Support
- LAN
- Linux
- Network
- Security
- VPN
- VMware
- Windows
More:
We are a leading international oil and gas company with an Aberdeen-based IT team, offering a hybrid working arrangement with three days per week in our Aberdeen office. We provide a salary of up to £55,000, private healthcare, life insurance, a company pension scheme, on-site parking, gym facilities and career development opportunities. You will join a global business with a genuine commitment to its technology function, working in attractive offices within a dynamic and passionate environment, and you will have the scope to put your own stamp on our network infrastructure.
last updated 30 week of 2026
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Bright Purple Resourcing
Aberdeen
IT
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£60,000
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This salary is 8% below the UK median for Software Engineers (£60,000/yr).
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