At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and maintain network infrastructure while gaining hands-on experience in cybersecurity.
- Company: Established manufacturing business with a supportive IT team.
- Benefits: Up to £30,000 salary, five weeks annual leave, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Great opportunity for growth in enterprise networking and cybersecurity.
- Why this job: Kickstart your IT career and work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Understanding of networking principles and a relevant IT qualification or experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated Network Administrator to join the IT team of an established manufacturing business in Coventry. This role would suit someone in the early stages of their IT career who has a strong interest in networking and cybersecurity. Working alongside experienced IT and security professionals, you will help maintain a secure and reliable network infrastructure while developing practical experience across cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure and security operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the administration and maintenance of LAN, WAN, wireless and VPN infrastructure.
- Configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting switches, routers, firewalls and wireless access points.
- Monitoring network performance and resolving connectivity issues.
- Assisting with network upgrades, installations and hardware deployments.
- Administering user accounts, permissions and network access controls.
- Maintaining network documentation, diagrams and asset inventories.
- Monitoring security alerts and investigating suspicious activity.
- Supporting endpoint protection, anti-malware and security monitoring systems.
- Conducting vulnerability scans and assisting with remediation activities.
- Ensuring systems are patched and updated in line with security standards.
- Supporting incident response, backups, disaster recovery and business continuity processes.
- Providing second-line support for network and infrastructure issues.
- Assisting with server administration, cloud services and infrastructure improvement projects.
Candidate Requirements
- An understanding of TCP/IP networking principles.
- Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing and switching.
- Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration.
- An understanding of common cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A relevant IT, networking or cybersecurity qualification, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with firewalls, Microsoft Azure, SIEM platforms, vulnerability management tools or backup and disaster recovery technologies would be advantageous.
- Certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+ are desirable but not essential.
Career Development
The position offers the opportunity to develop your knowledge across: Enterprise networking and network security, Cloud infrastructure, Security Operations Centres, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability management, Firewall administration, Cybersecurity incident response.
Benefits
Five weeks' annual leave plus
Network Administrator in London employer: Optima UK
As a Jig and Tooling Engineer at our client’s Coventry location, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering precision machining solutions across various industries. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. With a commitment to quality and innovation, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a thriving sector.
