Network Engineer

ISOC Tier 2 Engineer

Location :
Horwich, Bolton

Salary : £34,000 + Benefits

Hours : 24 / 7 Shift-Based Role

We are seeking three ISOC Tier 2 Engineers to join a fast-paced and growing Secure Operations Centre team in Bolton. This is a great opportunity for individuals with strong networking and security skills who are looking to build their careers, gain industry certifications, and work on a variety of live projects.

• Provide 2nd line diagnosis and resolution of network and security issues
• Support and maintain customer systems including routers, switches, and firewalls
• Act as an escalation point for Tier 1 engineers
• Contribute to change management and IT service management processes
• Work directly with customers as well as internal project teams
• Participate in a 24 / 7 shift rota, including weekends, bank holidays, and on-call cover
• Engage in ongoing training and certification programmes to progress towards Tier 3

• CCNA or equivalent certification – essential
• Juniper (JNCIA / JNCIS) experience – highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of Cisco and Aruba networking technologies
• Background in an MSP, NOC, or NSP environment preferred
• Solid troubleshooting experience across routers, switches, and firewalls
• Server knowledge (Windows / Linux) beneficial
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Must be able to obtain Security Clearance (NPPV3)

24 / 7 / 365 shift rota, typically week-on / week-off

Shifts start around 7 : 30am–8 : 00am

On-call rota included (including weekends and bank holidays)

Join an established team of 14 Tier 2 Engineers, reporting into a Tier 2 Team Leader

Salary : £34,000

A clear training and certification roadmap (Cisco, Juniper, and security technologies)

Genuine career progression opportunities into Tier 3 and beyond

Exposure to a wide range of projects and customer environments

Comprehensive benefits package including :

• 23 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus your birthday off
• Holiday buy scheme
• Pension scheme
• Death in service cover
• Bonus scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme, eye care, colleague discounts, enhanced family leave
• Active social calendar and professional development opportunities

Apply Now

If you are looking to develop your networking and security career in a dynamic ISOC environment with strong training and progression, we want to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.