3rd Line Network Engineer

3rd Line Network Engineer - Permanent

Salary: £46,168 - £52, 809

Working Pattern: 3 days a week on-site,travel across East & West Midlands will be required

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, shift patterns and will require on call work (inc. Bank Holidays).

Are you an experienced Network Engineer looking to make a difference in a dynamic environment? Our client is seeking two passionate individuals to join their dedicated Digital team as 3rd Line Network Engineers. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and possess a knack for solving complex issues, this is the opportunity for you!

About the Role:

As a 3rd Line Network Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting, maintaining, and developing the IT network infrastructure that enables our client to deliver high-quality care across the East Midlands. You will collaborate with a professional team to ensure maximum network availability, supporting 24/7 operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site IT services across a 7-day working pattern, including bank holidays.
• Deliver timely and proactive resolutions to technical issues.
• Support deployment and configuration of layer 2 and 3 network elements (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, VPNs).
• Perform in-life operational activities, including hardware/software upgrades and security configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve 3rd line support escalations, ensuring SLAs are met.

What We're Looking For:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in network engineering.
• Networking qualifications (CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent).
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to convey technical information clearly.
• Proven experience with network security principles, LAN/WAN planning, and configuration of networking devices (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba).
• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for travel between sites.
• Willing and able to pass knowledge on and mentor other team members.
• Able to travel between sites in order to provide IT services, specifically ability to drive.
• A willingness to identify opportunities for service improvements and cost reductions.
• Able to overcome obstacles and constraints.
• Customer oriented, confident, reliable and approachable
• Able to carry and lift basic PC equipment for installations.
• Knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 protocols, LAN, VLAN, DHCP, and DNS.
• Understanding of copper and fibre networking.
• Experience of planning and installing LAN/WAN networks.
• Experience configuring Juniper, Aruba devices and Cisco Firewalls.
• Good knowledge of: IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols (internal and external), LAN, VLAN, EVPN, MPLS, VPLS, VXLAN, DHCP and DNS.
• Proven experience with L2 and L3 network tools, monitoring, and troubleshooting techniques on IPv4 and IPv6 networks.

Why Join?

• Permanent role with opportunities for professional development.
• Work alongside a motivated team committed to delivering top-notch IT and Telephony services.
• Engage in strategic infrastructure projects that align with the organisation's digital strategy.

Character Traits:

• Proactive and able to work on your initiative.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Customer-oriented, confident, and approachable.

This is your chance to be part of a team that values innovation and quality service. If you are ready to take your career to the next level in a fulfilling role, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now!

Embrace this opportunity to contribute to a vital sector while advancing your career. Join our client in making a meaningful impact through technology!

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