Network Engineer

Overview

This is a resident network engineering role, embedded onsite at a large public sector body, supporting a critical environment where stability, reliability, and calm troubleshooting really matter. You’ll be the on-the-ground network specialist, working closely with IT teams to keep the network running smoothly. This isn’t project hopping or consultancy work — it’s about owning the estate, understanding it deeply, and being the trusted technical presence onsite.

The environment is 100% Extreme Networks, making this a great opportunity for someone who wants to deepen their expertise in Extreme Fabric, WLAN, and software-defined networking within a real-world enterprise setting.

• Act as the resident network engineer onsite.
• Provide day-to-day support across the LAN, WLAN, and network services estate.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents in a calm, methodical manner.
• Support Extreme Fabric and Edge network environments.
• Assist with network monitoring, fault resolution, and minor change activities.
• Work closely with IT teams, third parties, and the MSP delivery team.
• Maintain documentation and contribute to operational best practices.
• Ensure network stability in a mission-critical healthcare environment.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a network engineering or network support role.
• Strong LAN switching and routing fundamentals.
• Experience or solid understanding of Extreme Networks technologies, including:
• Extreme Fabric and Edge (EXoS, VOSS)
• Extreme WLAN solutions (Cloud
  
  IQ, ECC)
• Extreme software platforms (NAC, A3, XMC, Analytics)
• Good knowledge of LAN protocols including Layer 2, Layer 3, OSPF, BGP, and Fabric concepts.
• Working understanding of firewall technologies (Cisco, Palo Alto, Forcepoint).
• Comfortable working 5 days per week onsite in Rotherham.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.

• Previous experience working in healthcare, public sector, or regulated environments.
• Experience in a resident engineer or MSP onsite role.
• Exposure to ITIL-style service environments.
• Embedded role with clear ownership of a live enterprise network.
• Opportunity to specialise deeply in Extreme Networks technologies.
• Stable, long-term environment supporting essential public services.
• Backing and support from a wider MSP engineering team.
• Up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience (final confirmation pending).

a UK-based Managed Service Provider delivering onsite and remote network services to large public sector organisations, with a strong focus on operational stability, accountability, and long-term customer relationships.