At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement scalable networking solutions while providing top-notch support.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a leading IT firm based in Fyfield, Oxfordshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible schedule, and great perks like private healthcare.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and professional development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising network performance and enhancing service delivery.
- Qualifications: 4-5+ years in IT infrastructure, strong Cisco and firewall expertise required.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 58000 £ per year.
Salary: £46,000 - 58,000 per year
Requirements
- 4-5+ years experience in a similar IT infrastructure or network engineering role
- Proven ability to build and maintain lasting customer relationships
- Expertise in providing both remote and on-site support
- Ability to commute to Fyfield, Oxfordshire and work in a fully office-based role
- In-depth knowledge of Cisco routers and switches
- Experience with Fortinet firewall configuration, management, and reporting
- Strong networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, routing, connectivity, and IT security
- Windows Server administration experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Active Directory and Azure AD administration
- Strong Microsoft technology experience, including Azure, Microsoft 365, and Intune
- Experience with Windows Hyper‑V and Hyper‑V clustering
- Experience supporting Windows 10/11 and Apple devices
- Experience with Intune, Apple, and Meraki MDM solutions
- Knowledge of backup technologies and disaster recovery processes
- Microsoft SQL Server experience
Responsibilities
- Architect scalable networking solutions based on individual business requirements
- Work with senior management to define policies and procedures
- Create network topologies and diagrams
- Recommend network hardware and software improvements to enhance service delivery and profitability
- Implement new network technologies and infrastructure upgrades
- Monitor network performance and identify potential issues
- Conduct problem analysis and investigations, diagnosing and resolving complex network problems
- Ensure all systems are monitored and backed up at agreed intervals
- Perform routine network maintenance checks
- Provide and coordinate on-site end‑user support
- Escalate critical network issues to management when required
- Implement network security policies and best practices
- Ensure network systems are protected and accessible only by engineers with the appropriate skillset
- Identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities
- Test and apply security patches and firmware updates to maintain system security
- Assess network capacity and plan for future growth
- Optimise network performance through traffic analysis and necessary adjustments
- Implement network load‑balancing strategies
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers
- Train and develop team members on new technologies
- Review and approve network changes
- Support other teams when required to ensure customer systems remain operational and maintained
- Maintain detailed network documentation, including procedures, configurations, and diagrams, to a high standard
- Generate network performance and security reports for management
- Manage operational networking systems
- Manage field engineers to ensure fixes and installations are completed within contractual and project timescales
- Advise senior management of any required changes to engineer schedules to ensure adequate team coverage
- Manage network‑related projects
- Participate in management meetings relating to network projects and support tickets
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure projects are delivered as defined
- Participate in engineer reviews and training schedules
- Ensure all new deployments and upgrades are updated within WUG, SolarWinds, and IT Glue
Technologies
- Active Directory
- Architect
- Azure
- Cisco
- Firewall
- Firmware
- Hardware
- Hyper‑V
- Support
- Microsoft 365
- Network
- SQL
- Security
- TCP/IP
- Windows
- Office 365
- Cloud
- DevOps
Benefits
Full‑time, fully office‑based Senior IT Engineer position with a salary of £46,000‑£58,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a business/performance‑related bonus. Our benefits package includes a potential company vehicle, company pension, employee discount, flexible schedule, private health care, group life cover, and eligibility for profit share after 12 months of continuous service.
Senior IT Engineer employer: Sivara GmbH
Join a dynamic team as a Senior IT Engineer in Fyfield, Oxfordshire, where we prioritise employee growth and development. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive salary, potential company vehicle, and private healthcare. With opportunities for professional advancement and a focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance, we are committed to creating a rewarding environment for our employees.
