Infrastructure Engineer - Network Infrastructure

Infrastructure Engineer - Network Infrastructure | Firewalls | DV Clearable | On-Site
Location: East Birmingham (Full-Time, On-Site)
Salary: £40,000 - £47,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong networking expertise and a background in secure environments? This is a full-time, on-site role based in Marston Green, Birmingham, offering the opportunity to support mission-critical IT infrastructure within a security-sensitive organisation.

As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering and managing secure LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks. Candidates must be eligible for DV (Developed Vetting) clearance - British nationals with long-term UK residency only.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deploy and manage LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks for secure enterprise environments
  • Troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking issues
  • Document network topologies and configurations
  • Monitor and enhance performance across network infrastructure
  • Install and maintain firewalls - Palo Alto, Cisco ASA (AnyConnect), FortiGate
  • Manage VPNs, IPSEC tunnels, and certificate-based authentication
  • Contribute to AD design and secure environment management
  • Mentor junior staff and act as a key escalation point
  • Participate in incident response and root cause analysis

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 5+ years in a Network Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer role
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLAN, VXLAN, EVPN, VPC, MLAG
  • Deep experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP routing protocols
  • Firewall configuration experience: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, FortiGate
  • VPN setup and support (IPSEC, remote access)
  • Familiarity with Wireshark, SNMP, and monitoring tools
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS)
  • Microsoft Active Directory design and maintenance experience
  • Strong documentation, communication, and team leadership skills
  • Desirable: CCNA/CCNP certifications
  • Must be DV clearable

If you're ready to work in a high-trust, high-security environment and bring your networking expertise to a forward-thinking organisation, click apply now to learn more.

Job Details

Company
Applause IT Recruitment Ltd
Location
Solihull, West Midlands, Bickenhill, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£40000 - £47000/annum Benefits
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