Network Engineer
- Salary
- £50K–£61K
- Hiring from
- United Kingdom
- Work type
- Hybrid
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About The Company
VIQU is a leading IT recruitment specialist partnering with prominent public sector organisations to deliver top-tier technology talent. Our mission is to connect skilled professionals with roles that drive innovation and support critical infrastructure within complex and dynamic environments. We pride ourselves on fostering strong relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring a seamless recruitment experience and long-term career success. Currently, we are collaborating with a large public sector organisation based in Warwickshire, dedicated to delivering essential services through robust and secure IT networks.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a hybrid working environment in Warwickshire (2–3 days on-site). This role offers the opportunity to manage and enhance a complex technical network infrastructure that is vital to the organisation’s operations. The successful candidate will take ownership of network operations, contribute to infrastructure improvements, and deliver innovative networking solutions. This position requires a proactive approach to maintaining and optimising both physical and virtual network environments, with a focus on Cisco technologies, cloud networking, and security compliance. The role also involves collaboration with technical architects, internal stakeholders, and external suppliers to ensure the network meets business requirements and industry standards.
Qualifications
VIQU is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diversity drives innovation and are dedicated to providing an environment where all employees feel valued and empowered to succeed.
VIQU is a leading IT recruitment specialist partnering with prominent public sector organisations to deliver top-tier technology talent. Our mission is to connect skilled professionals with roles that drive innovation and support critical infrastructure within complex and dynamic environments. We pride ourselves on fostering strong relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring a seamless recruitment experience and long-term career success. Currently, we are collaborating with a large public sector organisation based in Warwickshire, dedicated to delivering essential services through robust and secure IT networks.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a hybrid working environment in Warwickshire (2–3 days on-site). This role offers the opportunity to manage and enhance a complex technical network infrastructure that is vital to the organisation’s operations. The successful candidate will take ownership of network operations, contribute to infrastructure improvements, and deliver innovative networking solutions. This position requires a proactive approach to maintaining and optimising both physical and virtual network environments, with a focus on Cisco technologies, cloud networking, and security compliance. The role also involves collaboration with technical architects, internal stakeholders, and external suppliers to ensure the network meets business requirements and industry standards.
Qualifications
- Substantial hands-on experience with Cisco network engineering
- Proven experience working in large, complex IT environments
- Strong knowledge of SD-WAN, VLANs, and static and dynamic routing protocols
- Experience with cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure, Azure vWAN, and AWS
- Familiarity with Zscaler cloud security solutions
- Knowledge of network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and Microsoft Sentinel
- Experience building and maintaining both physical and virtual networks
- Understanding of Avaya telephony systems and network security principles
- Awareness of IT Service Management (ITSM) and ISO 20000 standards
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and manage technical tasks with minimal supervision
- Eligibility to undergo enhanced security vetting
- Support, maintain, and improve physical and virtual network infrastructure
- Configure, troubleshoot, and optimise Cisco networking environments
- Contribute to the design, implementation, and documentation of network solutions
- Support SD-WAN, VLANs, routing, and cloud networking technologies
- Monitor network performance, security, and service availability to ensure operational excellence
- Analyse business requirements and recommend appropriate technical solutions
- Identify potential infrastructure risks and implement effective mitigations
- Collaborate with technical architects, internal teams, and external suppliers
- Ensure all networking solutions comply with relevant standards and service level agreements
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the network infrastructure
- Participate in on-call rotations to provide network support as required
- Competitive salary range of £50,000 - £61,000 plus on-call payments
- Hybrid working model with 2–3 days on-site in Warwickshire
- Opportunity to work within a high-profile public sector organisation
- Exposure to cutting-edge networking technologies and cloud platforms
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Referral bonus scheme available (terms apply)
VIQU is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diversity drives innovation and are dedicated to providing an environment where all employees feel valued and empowered to succeed.
