Akkodis

Akkodis

Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber

Network Engineer

Full-Time£35,000 - 45,000 per yeareergisterenUnited Kingdom
IT

Job Description

Salary: £35,000 - 45,000 per year

Requirements:
  • A solid understanding of networking fundamentals, TCP/IP, and common protocols.
  • Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, and firewalls.
  • Strong Linux knowledge and command-line experience.
  • Experience delivering technical support in a customer-focused environment.
  • Clear communication, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritise effectively.
Responsibilities:
  • Take ownership of day-to-day network operations, keeping core routers, switches, and firewalls running smoothly while supporting new sites and upgrades.
  • Support network automation initiatives using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools.
  • Work closely with colleagues across engineering and support, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive, collaborative team environment.
  • Maintain clear documentation and follow security, compliance, and operational best practices.
Technologies:
  • Ansible
  • Support
  • Linux
  • Network
  • Python
  • Security
  • TCP/IP
  • Terraform

More:

We are a global leader in professional solutions for IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences, connecting talented people with opportunities to help businesses thrive. We are working with a multi-national organisation that is experiencing significant growth and offers excellent upskilling and progression opportunities. This role is based in Sheffield and includes a bonus scheme, birthday day off, flexible holiday scheme, and hybrid working.

last updated 39 week of 2026

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About Akkodis

Akkodis

Akkodis

Sheffield

IT

Skills & Technologies

PythonTerraformLinuxAIUXUI

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£60,000

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