Network Engineer in Lisburn

Xperience helps SMEs unlock the full potential of their business using Digital Solutions, built with Xperience. Our industry experts get to know our client's business inside and out, exploring processes, pain points and people, to build tailored technology across Cloud & IT Services, Cyber Security, CRM, and ERP. With solutions designed around client operations, we provide the freedom to be more productive and focus on what is important for your business – without getting side tracked by the admin.

At Xperience, we create digital solutions with the power to improve and protect your business, both now and in the future. Our people are what make us different. They are the primary reason our clients recommend us. Their unique skills and infectious energy help our clients focus on what matters most. Our people actively engage with clients using a collaborative style that prioritises teamwork and trust. As a rapidly growing business, we look for people who share our values (of integrity, collaboration, ambition and success) to come on our growth journey with us, and create an amazing career #BuiltwithXperience.

The Role

The Network Consultant will have responsibilities and focuses of:

• Responsible for the install and support secure and resilient LAN/WAN network infrastructures in line with industry best practices.
• Deploy and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless solutions across diverse customer environments.
• Implement encryption technologies, access control systems, and secure remote access solutions.
• Manage advanced security platforms such as next-gen firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC and secure remote access.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks including ISO27001, NIST, and PCI DSS.

Job Responsibilities

• Network Monitoring & Performance Management: Use enterprise monitoring and analytics tools to ensure optimal network performance. Identify trends, diagnose abnormal behaviour, and proactively address issues across customer and internal systems.
• Security Assessments & Continuous Improvement: Stay current with evolving cyber-security threats and ensure all managed environments maintain strong security postures. Identify vulnerabilities, escalate risks where necessary, and provide clear remediation recommendations.
• Wireless Auditing & Deployment: Conduct wireless assessments using specialist tools to evaluate existing deployments and plan new solutions. Translate customer requirements into effective wireless designs, including site assessments, equipment specification, and deployment oversight.
• Technical Support: Act as an escalation point for complex network issues and high-severity incidents within the project deployment and service desk functions. Take ownership of support cases from initial report through to successful resolution, following departmental standards.
• Pre-Sales Engagement & Consultancy: Assist with pre-sales activities, including on-site audits, health checks, and solution validation. Offer expert technical guidance on the feasibility and design of proposed solutions. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, solution architects, project managers and senior stakeholders.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, diagrams, and knowledge-base articles to support internal teams and customers.

Your Benefits

Benefits Package (*subject to specific contract terms):

• Private Medical Insurance on completion of probationary period for you, with option to add spouse and children and reduced cost.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme, 5% ER, 3% EE contributions.
• Death in Service Benefit x 3-time base salary from commencement of employment.
• Generous 30-Day Annual Holiday Entitlement (Jan-Dec).
• 8 Public Holidays.
• Additional Guaranteed Birthday Leave - 1 Day.
• Volunteering Day per year to support an Xperience chosen charity, or a charity of your choice.
• Enhanced Sick Pay on completion of probationary period.
• Bereavement Leave Policy.
• Enhanced Parental Leave Policy.
• Wellbeing Benefits (Mental Health Support, Flu Vaccinations etc).
• Long Service Awards commencing from 1 years' service.
• Monthly/ Annual Recognition Awards.
• 36.25 hours working week.
• Hybrid Working.
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice EV Scheme coming soon.
• Employee Referral Bonus of £1500 per hire.
• Discounted IT Purchase Scheme.
• Company Funded Social Events.
• Easily accessible and free car parking.

Experience Required

Person Specification

• Essential: Experience implementing and supporting enterprise-grade networks (Minimum of 4 years). Knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls and network security technologies. Hands-on experience with major vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Meraki, Aruba or Fortinet. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills in large-scale and complex environments. Experience in network architecture, incident management, and project delivery.
• Desirable: Network certifications such as CCNA, CCNP or equivalent. Experience with cloud networking (Azure/AWS/GCP). Automation and scripting expertise (Python, Ansible, Terraform). Experience with SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust or network virtualisation technologies.