Technical Operations Network Engineer

We're currently supporting a leading organisation within the Utilities and Critical National Infrastructure sector in the search for a Network Security Engineer to join their expanding Technical Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing a highly secure enterprise network environment supporting critical services across the UK. You'll work across a varied infrastructure estate covering Cisco networking, Fortinet security technologies and Azure cloud networking whilst contributing to major infrastructure projects, service improvements and security initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing Managing and supporting WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi and firewall infrastructure Maintaining Cisco and Fortinet network environments Supporting Azure networking services Reviewing technical designs and ensuring security best practice Working closely with Cyber Security teams on vulnerability remediation Managing network performance, capacity and availability Acting as an escalation point for complex technical issues Driving automation and operational improvements Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external service providers Supporting critical infrastructure services within a secure environment What We're Looking For Strong Network Engineering experience Cisco routing and switching expertise

Experience with Cisco ACI and FMG Strong Fortinet skills including Forti Gate environments Azure networking experience Knowledge of BGP, VPNs, VLANs, DNS and DHCP

Experience of network security technologies and firewalls

Experience with network monitoring tools such as Solar Winds CCNA certification or equivalent Desirable AZ-700 certification NAC experience Network automation and scripting IDS/IPS technologies

Experience with in highly regulated environments Benefits Hybrid working Generous pension scheme Annual bonus opportunity Private healthcare Life assurance Ongoing training and certification support Career progression opportunities Exposure to large-scale enterprise infrastructure If you're looking for an opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects within a highly secure and technically advanced environment, we'd love to hear from you.