Job Overview
We are seeking dynamic and highly skilled IT network professionals to join our innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network infrastructure that supports our organization’s digital operations. Your expertise will ensure seamless connectivity, optimal security, and high availability across diverse environments. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the backbone of our IT ecosystem, empowering our business to operate efficiently and securely in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage complex network architectures including LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), VPN (Virtual Private Network), and SD-WAN solutions to ensure reliable connectivity across all sites.
- Configure and maintain network security devices such as firewalls (Cisco ASA, Juniper), IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems), and implement encryption protocols like IPsec and SSL/TLS for secure data transmission.
- Support and troubleshoot network infrastructure components including Cisco routers, switches, Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), DNS, DHCP, and load balancers to optimize performance.
- Monitor network health using tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, Splunk, and implement high availability solutions to minimize downtime.
- Manage network protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, MPLS, and routing protocols to ensure efficient data routing across multiple platforms including cloud environments like Azure and AWS.
- Conduct system administration tasks on operating systems including Windows, Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS), Solaris, and openSUSE; automate tasks using PowerShell, Bash scripting, Ansible or other DevOps tools.
- Oversee network installation projects from planning through deployment while ensuring compliance with ITIL standards for service management.
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of computer networking concepts including LAN/WAN design, TCP/IP stack, VLANs, VPNs (IPsec & SSL), DNS/DHCP management.
- Proficiency with network security practices such as firewall configuration (Cisco ASA), SSO integration, LDAP/Active Directory management, PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), encryption techniques and network monitoring tools.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment including routers (Cisco routers), switches, Cisco ISE for policy management; familiarity with Juniper devices is a plus.
- Strong understanding of telecommunication systems including VoIP protocols (SIP) and QoS configurations for voice traffic prioritization.
- Ability to implement virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere or Citrix; experience with SAN storage solutions for high availability storage architectures.
- Knowledge of scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation; experience with Ansible or similar configuration management tools is desirable.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS for hybrid cloud networking; understanding of network security in cloud environments is essential.
Join us if you’re passionate about building resilient networks that power innovative solutions! Bring your expertise in network engineering to a collaborative environment where your skills will directly impact our organization’s success in the digital age!
Pay: From £45,600.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds
