Employment Details:
Salary: £45,600 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday)
Location: Park House Business Centre, 10 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5HX
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Job Description
SOFTWAVE TECH SOLUTIONS LTD is seeking a highly skilled IT Network Professional to support the design, implementation, and management of complex IT networks. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable network infrastructure across client operations. This role requires advanced technical expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and a consultancy-focused approach to delivering tailored IT solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and maintain secure enterprise network systems (LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, firewalls).
- Monitor network performance and implement strategies to optimise speed, availability, and security.
- Install and manage networking hardware such as routers, switches, and access points.
- Implement and maintain network security protocols in compliance with best practices and regulations.
- Diagnose and resolve complex networking issues in a timely and efficient manner.
- Provide expert consultancy and support to clients on IT networking solutions.
- Collaborate with IT consultants and project teams to deliver customised solutions.
- Produce detailed technical documentation, network diagrams, and reports.
- Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies to enhance service delivery.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrable experience as a Network Engineer, IT Network Professional, or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of networking technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, MPLS).
- Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade networking equipment (Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent).
- Familiarity with cloud networking platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) is desirable.
- Skilled in network monitoring, analysis, and diagnostic tools.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple client projects and work independently.
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