Network Administrator

Salary: £31,000 - 71,000 per year

Requirements:

• An understanding of TCP/IP networking principles.
• Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing and switching.
• Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration.
• An understanding of common cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A relevant IT, networking or cybersecurity qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with firewalls, Microsoft Azure, SIEM platforms, vulnerability management tools or backup and disaster recovery technologies would be advantageous.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network or CompTIA Security are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the administration and maintenance of LAN, WAN, wireless and VPN infrastructure.
• Configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting switches, routers, firewalls and wireless access points.
• Monitoring network performance and resolving connectivity issues.
• Assisting with network upgrades, installations and hardware deployments.
• Administering user accounts, permissions and network access controls.
• Maintaining network documentation, diagrams and asset inventories.
• Monitoring security alerts and investigating suspicious activity.
• Supporting endpoint protection, anti-malware and security monitoring systems.
• Conducting vulnerability scans and assisting with remediation activities.
• Ensuring systems are patched and updated in line with security standards.
• Supporting incident response, backups, disaster recovery and business continuity processes.
• Providing second-line support for network and infrastructure issues.
• Assisting with server administration, cloud services and infrastructure improvement projects.

Technologies:

• Active Directory
• Azure
• Cloud
• Firewall
• Hardware
• Support
• LAN
• Microsoft 365
• Network
• Security
• TCP/IP
• VPN
• Windows
• Office 365

More:

We are an established manufacturing business in Coventry offering a full-time, permanent Network Administrator role within our IT team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone in the early stages of their IT career with a strong interest in networking and cybersecurity. You will work alongside experienced IT and security professionals and gain practical experience across enterprise networking, network security, cloud infrastructure, Security Operations Centres, Identity and Access Management, vulnerability management, firewall administration and cybersecurity incident response. The role is based in Coventry with a salary of up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience, Monday to Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm and Friday 8:00am-1:30pm. We also offer five weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, a company pension, on-site parking and an early finish every Friday.

last updated 31 week of 2026