Network Engineer
3 days ago
Redhill
Network Engineer – Redhill, Surrey Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 + Car Allowance Department: Engineering Are you a technically strong Network Engineer who loves solving complex problems, improving network performance and keeping critical systems secure? This role offers a brilliant opportunity to work across internal and customer networks, supporting everything from day-to-day operations to specialist secure environments. If you enjoy designing, building, testing and managing networks — and being the person others turn to for expert advice — this could be the ideal next step. What you’ll be doing Network Design, Build & Support • Acting as the centre of excellence for network design and management., • Leading by example and developing strong technical expertise in bespoke systems and networks., • Designing, building, testing and commissioning internal and occasional customer networks., • Troubleshooting routing, compression and acceleration processes in long-latency environments., • Maintaining configuration documents, schematics and technical support guides., • Ensuring the highest levels of network security across internal and external environments. Technology Expertise You’ll work with a wide range of technologies, including: • Fortinet Fortigate (FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer), • Cisco routers (29xx, 83xx, 4xxx – IOS-XE), • Cisco switches (29xx, 93xx), • Linux, crypto, VPN, IP SLA, BGP, OSPF, IPSEC, VOIP QoS Cross-team & Customer Support • Analysing logs to identify trends and propose improvements., • Supporting both internal colleagues and external customers., • Producing SLA reports and making recommendations based on performance insights., • Acting as an escalation point for complex network support issues., • Participating in a weekend/out-of-hours emergency support rota. What we’re looking for Essential Skills & Experience • Minimum FCSS/FCP and/or CCNA/CCNP or equivalent., • At least 5 years’ hands-on, multi-network experience., • Strong technical ability across Fortinet, Cisco, VPN, routing protocols and secure network technologies., • Excellent customer-facing skills — comfortable supporting users by phone and in person., • Ability to gain DV Security Clearance., • Highly organised with a proactive, can-do attitude., • Strong communication and documentation skills. Desirable Extras • Background in telecommunications or satcom/maritime networks., • Experience with MPLS, 802.1x, multicasting., • Knowledge of Linux, Docker and Python. Why this role is challenging (and rewarding) • Balancing multiple priorities while delivering high levels of customer satisfaction., • Maintaining secure, high-performance networks under pressure., • Training others and supporting their development., • Handling rapid-response escalations and urgent out-of-hours issues.