Network engineer

Network engineer required by my leading Oxfordshire client Are you an experienced Senior IT Network Support Engineer with a strong background in Cisco technologies? I am currently working on behalf of a client based in Oxford who are looking for an experienced IT Network Support engineer to join their team. The Role: In this position, you will play a crucial role in network design, support, maintenance, and troubleshooting. You’ll also be instrumental in providing on-site end-user support, managing existing infrastructure, and ensuring configurations are up to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: * Network Design & Implementation: Architect scalable networking solutions, create network topologies, and recommend hardware and software to improve service and profitability. * Support & Network Maintenance: Monitor network performance, perform routine checks, and resolve complex network issues. * Network Security: Implement network security policies, ensure systems are protected, and manage vulnerabilities. * Capacity Planning & Optimisation: Assess and optimise network performance for future growth, ensuring load balancing and performance adjustments are made as needed. * Team Leadership & Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior engineers, train team members on new technologies, and review/approve network changes. * Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed network documentation, generate performance and security reports for management, and manage network projects and engineer schedules. The Ideal Candidate: * Experience: 4-5 years in a similar role with proven ability to form lasting customer relationships. * Technical Skills: * Expertise in Cisco routers, switches, firewalls (Fortinet). * Strong knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, IT security). * Experience with Windows Server Administration (2016, 2019, Server 2022). * Familiarity with Windows Hyper-V, Active Directory/Azure AD, Office 365, and Intune. * Experience supporting Windows 10/11, Apple devices, and managing MDM (Meraki). * Understanding of Backup Technologies and Disaster Recovery processes. * Communication Skills: High-level written and verbal communication skills to liaise with both technical and non-technical teams. If you believe you're the right fit for this role please contact us