IT Engineer, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer

IT Engineer
Wrexham - 5 days a week on-site
£35,000 + bonus

Our client in Wrexham is seeking an IT Engineer with a strong focus on network infrastructure and connectivity to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing their IT environment. This position will take ownership of network performance, availability, and security, while also supporting wider IT systems and contributing to ongoing digital transformation initiatives. You'll work closely with internal teams to ensure robust, scalable network solutions that underpin bespoke software platforms and business operations.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality IT and network support, ensuring reliable connectivity and performance across the organisation
Take ownership of network infrastructure, including configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimisation of switches, firewalls, and wireless networks
Manage and support core networking technologies and services, including VLANs, VPNs, routing, and network security protocols
Provide support across key systems:
Active Directory, Server Management (Windows & Ubuntu), SQL (SQL Server & MySQL), Virtual Machines (VMware, vSphere), Backups (Veeam), Documentation (Confluence), and Synology DSM
Work with Microsoft 365 and maintain strong knowledge of Windows operating systems
Support network device installation and management, including switches, firewalls, routers, and associated hardware
Assist with general software deployment, patching, and integration within a networked environment
Maintain and improve the configuration, performance, and ongoing usability of interconnected systems and hardware
Assist in monitoring network security, identifying vulnerabilities, and helping prevent potential threats and attack vectors

The following skills and experience will be beneficial for this role:

Experience providing hands on technical support around networking

Experience with maintaining servers and firewalls as well as working with CISCO
Passion for IT and the prevention of security threats and attack vectors
Understanding of basic IT security principles
Strong communication on all levels, including complex IT issues in simple terms

Some of the benefits that come with this role:

20 days annual leave + bank holidays
19-21 non-working Fridays offered per year
Annual company bonus
Subsidised Onsite Restaurant
Employer pension contributions
50% discount health plan membership, dental, medal treatment, private/GP consultants / health assessments, prescription charges my wellbeing, hospital cover, new child payment