Network Engineer
- Posted 27 September 2024
- Salary £40,000
- LocationCrawley
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Technology Recruitment
- ReferenceNetwork Engineer
- Contact NameRicky Sharp
Job description
Role: Network Engineer
Location: Crawley
Working Arrangements: 2-3 days in the office and the remainder from home
Salary: £40,000
Our client based in the Crawley area are looking for a Network Engineer to join their organisation and maintain the existing network infrastructure as well as provide guidance and advice on future improvement strategies.
Purpose of the role:
To assist in the effective and secure operation of the organisation's IT networks, implementing changes and enhancements as directed and required.
Skills Required:
Proficiency in networking concepts at all levels of the OSI 7-layer model, especially in relation to the IP protocol stack
Solid knowledge and understanding of common LAN and WAN technologies such as: copper and fibre transmission, routing and switching protocols such as QoS, VLAN, VxLAN, SD-WAN
Enterprise wireless technologies, standards and RF operation
Knowledge of modern structured cabling standards and their implementation
Understanding of encryption and PKI principles
Practical understanding of network application protocols such as DHCP, DNS, SNMP, SIP and others
Responsibilities:
Manage and implement IT infrastructure installation and network provisioning projects as directed.
Ensure that new data network installations conform to the organisations formal technical specifications.
Co-manage the stock of both active and passive components for the data network and related infrastructure, ensuring that these are deployed and replenished appropriately within budget.
Assist in the management and operation of the network, maintaining levels of high availability and performance in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.
Develop and administer the active network equipment, network security systems and network service systems, implementing agreed changes.
Assist in setting the strategy, design and the implementation of modifications to, and enhancements of the extent and configuration of the organisations IT networks.
Salary and Benefits:
£40,000 starting salary with annual pay reviews.
Hybrid working arrangement with 2/3 days in office and the remainder from home depending on business needs.
Generous pension scheme and 25 days annual leave rising up to 30 after 5 years of service.
James Andrews Technology is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role
At James Andrews Technology we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 3 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion