Network Engineer

Abingdon
8 months ago
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Our client are a leading IT Consultancy that prides itself on delivering efficient IT solutions to over four hundred sites nationwide, with a focus on exceptional customer service and lasting client relationships. Due to expansion, they are looking for a well-presented, customer-focused, and personable Network Engineer.

You will play a crucial role in implementing and managing new projects and installations, providing on-site end-user support, and maintaining existing infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include problem analysis, documentation, and ensuring configurations are up to the highest standards.

The responsibilities of the Network Engineer role are:

Architecting scalable networking solutions based on individual business requirements.
Creating network topologies and diagrams.
Create recommendations for network hardware and software to improve service and profitability.
Implementing new network technologies and upgrades.
Monitoring network performance and identifying potential issues.
Conduct problem analysis and investigation. Diagnosing and resolving complex problems.
Ensure all systems are monitored and backed up at agreed intervals.
Performing routine network maintenance checks.
Provide/organise on-site end-user support.
Implementing network security policies and best practices.
Identifying and mitigating network vulnerabilities.
Ensure security patches/firmware are tested and applied to maintain system security.
Assessing network capacity and planning for future growth.
Optimising network performance by analysing traffic patterns and making all necessary adjustments.  
The ideal Network Engineer will possess experience of the following:
Cisco Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Cisco routers and switches
Networking: TCP/IP connectivity and IT security expertise
Firewall configuration, management and reporting (Fortinet)
Windows Server Administration: 2016, 2019, and Server 2022
High-Level Communication Skills: Both written and verbal
Virtualisation: Windows Hyper-V
Active Directory/Azure AD Administration
Windows/Microsoft focus: Azure, Office 365 & Intune
Device Support: Windows 10/11 and Apple devices, experience with Intune, Apple, and Meraki MDM
Backup Technologies and Disaster Recovery
Microsoft SQL Server: Experience advantageous Benefits include:

Company pension
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Private Health Care
Group Life
Eligible for profit-share after 12 months of continuous service   
MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.  

MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles)

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