An exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer in the technology industry has arisen in Wigan. The role requires an individual with a deep understanding of network infrastructure who can maintain and improve our client's systems. This is a client facing opportunity for someone with a passion for network infrastructure who is looking to develop with an organisation.

Client Details

Michael Page has partnered exclusively with a market-leading player in the technology industry with under 100 employees. They have a strong commitment to driving innovation and delivering quality services to their customers. Headquartered in Wigan, they have a vast network of clients globally and are dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment. They are a family-run business at heart and have expanded at an exponential growth rate, working with large brands they are a key player in the technology solution provider space. The successful Network Engineer will become a pillar in this fast growing team and have the opportunity to develop and gain qualifications to become an expert in the network space.

Description

This Network Engineer will be joining a team of 4, within this team the successful candidate will report into the Senior Network Engineer.

This team is overseen by the Head of Operations, this role will encompass the following but not limited too:

• Design and implement functional network infrastructure with assistance from a supportive team.
• Resolve issues tiers of support have escalated by troubleshooting cloud and local infrastructure.
• Analyse network traffic and provide capacity planning solutions.
• Monitor network performance and integrity.
• Support NOC BAU, acting as an escalation point and providing training where needed.
• Maintain complete technical documentation.
• Liaise with almost all departments of the business and provide assistance and network solutions.
• Attend SWAT calls with senior external customers.
• Assist of major project work.
• Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity, and scalability
• Ensure data security through access controls, backups, and Firewalls.

Profile

A successful Network Engineer should have:

• A CCNA/CCNP qualification or relevant experience.
• Proven experience in a network engineer role.
• Great customer service with the willingness to go the extra mile.
• Ability to work independently as well as in conjunction with a team.
• A passion for network infrastructure partnered with a driven and ambitious attitude.
• Hands-on experience in networking, routing, and switching (eg Subnet masks, SD-WAN, IPSec, WAN/LAN technologies)
• Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure
• Experience with Firewalls, Internet VPN's remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution
• Ability to set up and configure server hardware

Desirables:

- Experience with PCI-DSS.

- Examples of previous network solution project work.

- Stakeholder management and experience with external customers.

If you are passionate about Network infrastructure and have some relevant experience please apply! The network solutions that are provided are simple, with ease of implementation.

Job Offer

• A salary range of £42,000-£45,000 per annum
• Great work-life balance (with hours of 9am-5pm)
• This role is 5 days a week onsite.
• An opportunity to be part of a diverse and inclusive team.
• Opportunities to gain further qualifications.

If you're a Network Engineer looking for a new challenge in Wigan, don't hesitate to apply today.