Network Administrator

Network Administrator

Location:

Coventry
Salary:
Up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours:

Monday to Thursday, 8:00am-4:30pm;
Friday, 8:00am-1:30pm
Job Type: Full-time, permanent

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated Network Administrator to join the IT team of an established manufacturing business in Coventry.

This role would suit someone in the early stages of their IT career who has a strong interest in networking and cybersecurity. Working alongside experienced IT and security professionals, you will help maintain a secure and reliable network infrastructure while developing practical experience across cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure and security operations.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the administration and maintenance of LAN, WAN, wireless and VPN infrastructure.
Configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting switches, routers, firewalls and wireless access points.
Monitoring network performance and resolving connectivity issues.
Assisting with network upgrades, installations and hardware deployments.
Administering user accounts, permissions and network access controls.
Maintaining network documentation, diagrams and asset inventories.
Monitoring security alerts and investigating suspicious activity.
Supporting endpoint protection, anti-malware and security monitoring systems.
Conducting vulnerability scans and assisting with remediation activities.
Ensuring systems are patched and updated in line with security standards.
Supporting incident response, backups, disaster recovery and business continuity processes.
Providing second-line support for network and infrastructure issues.
Assisting with server administration, cloud services and infrastructure improvement projects.

Candidate Requirements

You will need:

An understanding of TCP/IP networking principles.
Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing and switching.

Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory.
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration.
An understanding of common cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A relevant IT, networking or cybersecurity qualification, or equivalent experience.

Experience with firewalls, Microsoft Azure, SIEM platforms, vulnerability management tools or backup and disaster recovery technologies would be advantageous. Certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+ are desirable but not essential.

Career Development

The position offers the opportunity to develop your knowledge across:

Enterprise networking and network security.
Cloud infrastructure.
Security Operations Centres.
Identity and Access Management.
Vulnerability management.
Firewall administration.
Cybersecurity incident response.

Benefits

Five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays.
Company pension.
On-site parking.
Early finish every Friday.

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