Network Engineer

IT Talent Solutions
Oxford, United Kingdom
2 days ago
£45,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
3 Jul 2026 (2 days ago)

Benefits

Professional development opportunities Certification support Competitive benefits package
Network Engineer – Cisco & FortinetAbout the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-onNetwork Engineer to join our small but dynamic IT team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced networking professional who enjoys taking ownership of enterprise network infrastructure and working across a broad range of technologies.

You will be responsible for the design, support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our network environment, with a strong focus onCisco andFortinet technologies. As a key member of a close-knit IT team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the security, performance, and reliability of our business-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and support LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and VPN infrastructure.
  • Manage and troubleshoot Cisco switching, routing, and wireless environments.
  • Administer and maintain Fortinet Firewalls, VPNs, and security solutions.
  • Monitor network performance and proactively identify areas for improvement.
  • Investigate and resolve complex network and connectivity issues.
  • Ensure network security best practices are implemented and maintained.
  • Support infrastructure projects, upgrades, and migrations.
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation.
  • Work closely with internal IT teams and third-party suppliers.
Essential Skills & Experience
  • Strong experience supporting and administeringCisco networking technologies.
  • Hands-on experience withFortinet/FortiGate firewalls.
  • Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, and VPN technologies.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex network issues in enterprise environments.
  • Good understanding of network security principles and best practices.
  • Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within a small IT team.
Desirable Skills
  • Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP or equivalent).
  • Fortinet certifications (NSE/FortiNet Certified Professional).
  • Experience with SD-WAN technologies.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Azure networking.
  • Experience with wireless technologies and network automation.
What We Offer
  • Opportunity to work with modern Cisco and Fortinet technologies.
  • A varied and technically challenging role.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Professional development and certification opportunities.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are a proactive Network Engineer with strong Cisco and Fortinet expertise and enjoy working in a small team where your contribution makes a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

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