IT Network Engineer – Permanent – Reading

£45,000 - £50,000

Hybrid 3 days on site

My client is urgently looking for an IT Network Engineer to join their team based in Reading, on a permanent basis to be part of the infrastructure team to support and managed both the clients internal and external customer base, while adhering to ISO27001, ISO20001, Cyber Essentials plus standards and best practice methodology.

As a Networking Infrastructure engineer you will provide proactive management of the clients customer networking and firewall platform estates, monitoring and management of existing configurations and identifying risks and opportunities to improve the security, robustness and resilience!

IT Network Engineer Responsibilities/Tasks:

• To manage the planning, change control and execution of all networking infrastructure upgrades and implementations.
• To provide an escalation route for all Infrastructure incidents where 1st, 2nd and 3rd line avenues have been followed.
• Exceptional technical knowledge of IT networks with minimum 5+ years experience working as a Networking engineer.
• Ideally 5+ years experience working with Fortinet products with associated certification.
• Knowledge of Cisco and Meraki kit an advantage.
• Familiarity with and ability to drive network segmentation approaches to ensure secure and robust network configurations.
• Solid technical knowledge of IT systems and virtualisation products.
• Good technical knowledge of multifunctional and printer products.

IT Network Engineer Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Participation in a Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday
• A set of core benefits including pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to a qualified, practicing GP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• A comprehensive range of voluntary and flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle including holiday trading, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, private medical cover for self and family, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers.

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. 

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