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Network Engineer

Artis Recruitment
Reading, United Kingdom
Last week
£55,000 – £65,000 pa

Salary

£55,000 – £65,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
22 May 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus opportunities Hybrid and flexible working Pension scheme Private healthcare and wellbeing support Employee Assistance Programme Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Learning, development, mentoring, and career progression opportunities Recognition and reward programmes Inclusive and supportive working culture Generous annual leave and family-friendly policies
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Network Engineerrequired by our market leading, global client based in Reading on a hybrid basis. This role offers 2 days a week onsite with flexibility when required.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Network Engineer to join a growing IT function based in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong infrastructure professional to play a key role in supporting and enhancing a complex enterprise network environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining reliable and secure network services across the business, ensuring high levels of performance, availability, and operational efficiency. You will work across a broad range of technologies, contributing to both day-to-day support and longer-term infrastructure improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and support enterprise LAN, WAN, and wireless network environments
  • Monitor network performance and proactively identify areas for improvement
  • Troubleshoot network-related issues across hardware, software, and connectivity
  • Maintain and update technical documentation, including network diagrams and configuration records
  • Support infrastructure upgrades, installations, and ongoing maintenance activities
  • Manage and maintain network equipment including switches, routers, firewalls, and related hardware
  • Assist with disaster recovery planning, backup procedures, and security best practices
  • Support telephony and communication systems, including VoIP technologies
  • Work with third-party suppliers and service providers to coordinate support and procurement activities
  • Ensure network connectivity across servers, end-user devices, and business-critical systems
  • Produce performance reporting and contribute to capacity planning initiatives
  • Participate in security monitoring, audits, and system recovery processes
  • Provide technical guidance and support to end users where required

Skills & Experience Required

  • Previous experience in a Network Engineer or similar infrastructure-focused role
  • Strong understanding of LAN, WAN, WLAN, and wider networking principles
  • Hands-on experience with network installation, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of network security concepts and best practices
  • Experience supporting VoIP or unified communications platforms
  • Strong hardware and infrastructure troubleshooting capabilities
  • Familiarity with backup solutions, server environments, and system administration
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • A degree in a relevant IT-related discipline with commercial networking experience; or
  • Equivalent hands-on industry experience within enterprise network environments

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Network Engineer looking to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team where they can contribute to both operational support and strategic infrastructure development.

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Pension scheme
  • Private healthcare and wellbeing support
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Learning, development, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
  • Recognition and reward programmes
  • Inclusive and supportive working culture
  • Generous annual leave and family-friendly policies

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