Network Engineer

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)

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

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.