Network Engineer

Vertu Technology, Gateshead

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Hybrid Working Available

At Vertu Motors, technology plays a vital role in keeping our business connected, secure and operating efficiently across more than 190 locations nationwide. We're looking for a Network Engineer to join our Vertu Technology team and help support, maintain and improve our network infrastructure.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with networking experience who enjoys problem-solving, working with modern technologies and supporting business-critical systems. You'll be involved in both day-to-day operational support and infrastructure projects, working across our Cisco Meraki-based WAN, data centre environments and security platforms.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Network Engineer, you'll be responsible for supporting and maintaining our network environment while helping to deliver technology projects across the Group.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Acting as a key point of contact for network-related incidents and service requests.
• Troubleshooting and resolving WAN, LAN, wireless and firewall issues.
• Managing and escalating support tickets with third-party vendors and service providers.
• Monitoring network performance and ensuring optimal service availability.
• Supporting network change activities, deployments and infrastructure upgrades.
• Assisting with device installations, cabling and configuration activities.
• Working alongside senior engineers on network improvement and transformation projects.
• Providing hands-on support within data centres and head office locations when required.
• Maintaining network documentation, asset records and configuration standards.
• Ensuring security best practices and change management processes are followed.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who has a strong foundation in enterprise networking and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

You'll Ideally Have

• At least 2 years' experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
• Experience with Cisco Meraki networking technologies including MX, MS and MR platforms.
• Experience supporting SD-WAN environments across multiple locations.
• Knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs and firewall policies.
• Experience troubleshooting LAN, WAN, internet and wireless connectivity issues.
• Experience working with ISPs and third-party providers to resolve incidents.
• Understanding of VPN technologies and data centre connectivity.
• Experience maintaining technical documentation and supporting infrastructure upgrades.

Desirable Qualifications

While not essential, the following certifications would be advantageous:

• CCNA
• CompTIA Network+

Technologies You'll Work With

• You will gain exposure to a wide range of enterprise technologies, including:
• Cisco Meraki Dashboard (MX, MS, MR, MG and Catalyst)
• Cisco Nexus (NX-OS)
• Dell OS10 Switching
• Palo Alto PAN-OS and GlobalProtect
• LogicMonitor and network monitoring platforms
• ITSM and change management systems

Why Join Vertu Motors?

At Vertu Motors, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to learn, develop and progress your career. You'll be joining a supportive technology team working with modern infrastructure and playing a key role in delivering services that support colleagues and customers across the UK.

In Return, We Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £35,000
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Company benefits package
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career progression within one of the UK's largest motor retailers
• Colleague discounts and wellbeing support

If you're passionate about networking, enjoy solving technical challenges and are looking to develop your career within a large and successful organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. Your role will include us verifying your recent employment, credit history and a criminal record check.