IT Talent Solutions
Network Engineer
Job Description
Salary: £45,000 - 60,000 per year
Requirements:- Strong experience supporting and administering Cisco networking technologies.
- Hands-on experience with Fortinet/FortiGate firewalls.
- Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, and VPN technologies.
- Experience troubleshooting complex network issues in enterprise environments.
- Good understanding of network security principles and best practices.
- Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a small IT team.
- Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are desirable.
- Fortinet certifications such as NSE or Fortinet Certified Professional are desirable.
- Experience with SD-WAN technologies is desirable.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure networking is desirable.
- Experience with wireless technologies and network automation is desirable.
- Design, implement, and support LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and VPN infrastructure.
- Manage and troubleshoot Cisco switching, routing, and wireless environments.
- Administer and maintain Fortinet firewalls, VPNs, and security solutions.
- Monitor network performance and proactively identify areas for improvement.
- Investigate and resolve complex network and connectivity issues.
- Ensure network security best practices are implemented and maintained.
- Support infrastructure projects, upgrades, and migrations.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation.
- Work closely with internal IT teams and third-party suppliers.
- Azure
- Cisco
- FortiGate
- Support
- LAN
- Network
- Security
- TCP/IP
- VPN
- Cloud
More:
We are a small but dynamic IT team looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Network Engineer to take ownership of our enterprise network infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced networking professional who wants to work across a broad range of technologies, with a strong focus on Cisco and Fortinet. You will play a vital role in ensuring the security, performance, and reliability of our business-critical systems, and your contribution will make a real impact.
last updated 32 week of 2026
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£60,000
UK median
This salary is 12% below the UK median for Software Engineers (£60,000/yr).
Based on 2024–2025 UK technology sector benchmarks