Network Engineer

Network Engineer

• Exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Network Engineer to join a growing and technically innovative organisation supporting secure, complex network infrastructure.
  
• Full-time, permanent role based in Surrey with hybrid working options and competitive salary, up to £50,000 depending on experience.
  
• Start date as soon as possible - professionals with Fortinet and Cisco experience and relevant certifications (CCNA, CCNP, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply.
  
• To apply, please email (url removed)
  
  Who are the client?
  Our client is a trusted UK-based technology company with a strong presence in the communications sector. They specialise in providing secure network solutions across enterprise environments. Known for their technical excellence, collaborative culture, and commitment to innovation, they offer long-term career development within a high-integrity engineering environment.
  
  What will you be doing?
  This is a senior hands-on role supporting both internal and customer networks. You'll be responsible for network design, configuration, security, and troubleshooting across a broad set of technologies and sectors. You'll also act as a point of escalation and provide technical leadership across engineering and IT teams.
  Key responsibilities include:
  
• Designing, building, testing and commissioning secure internal and external networks
  
• Providing third-line support and escalation for complex networking issues
  
• Leading Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer) and Cisco (Routers/Switches) deployments
  
• Ensuring network integrity and security across multiple domains
  
• Producing and maintaining detailed documentation including schematics and support guides
  
• Participating in out-of-hours and weekend support rota
  
  What will you need?
  
• Minimum 5 years' experience designing and supporting multi-site, secure networks
  
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent (e.g., FCSS/FCP)
  
• Hands-on experience with:
  

• Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls (FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer)
  
• Cisco Routers (29xx, 83xx, 4xxx, IOS-XE)
  
• Cisco Switches (29xx, 93xx)
  
• VPN, IP SLA, BGP, OSPF, IPSEC, VOIP QoS
  

• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills
  
• Excellent customer support and communication abilities
  
• Organised, proactive, and solution-focused attitude
  
  What would be desirable?
  
• Experience with MPLS, 802.1x, Multicast
  
• Skills in Linux, Docker, and Python scripting
  
  Certifications (any of the following highly desirable):
  
• CCNA / CCNP
  
• Fortinet NSE certifications
  
• Other industry-recognised security/networking qualifications
  
  To Apply…
  Please apply through this advert or send your CV directly to (url removed). By applying, you consent to your application being processed and submitted for this vacancy only.
  
  KEY SKILLS - Network Engineering, Fortinet, FortiGate, FortiManager, Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, IPSEC, VPN, BGP, OSPF, Linux, MPLS, VOIP QoS, Secure Networks, CCNA, CCNP