Network Engineer

Network & Infrastructure Engineer

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary: £40,000-£60,000

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network & Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, scalable, and high-performing technology environments across our organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the cutting edge of Smart Building applications, IoT, IT/OT convergence to integrate building auto; HVAC, lighting, security and IoT with enterprise IT Systems.

This is a hybrid technical and stakeholder-facing role, combining hands-on engineering expertise with project delivery and business engagement skills. You’ll lead network and infrastructure initiatives end-to-end — from understanding user needs and translating them into technical designs, through to deployment, documentation, and optimisation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong grounding in network and security technologies, cloud infrastructure, and project management, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

Network & Infrastructure Design

• Design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure including LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, and firewalls.
• Configure and manage network segmentation, VLANs, and routing to support secure and efficient data flow.
• Oversee server, storage, and virtualisation environments (on-premise and/or cloud).
• Implement and maintain cloud connectivity and hybrid networking (Azure/AWS VPNs, ExpressRoute, etc.).

Security & Compliance

• Ensure network and infrastructure security align with organisational policies and standards (ISO27001, GDPR, etc.).
• Configure and monitor firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint security solutions.
• Support identity and access management, MFA, and secure network access policies.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, patch management, and system hardening.

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead infrastructure and network projects from scoping through delivery, ensuring quality, cost, and time objectives are met.
• Define technical requirements and translate business needs into deliverable solutions.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including architecture diagrams, risk registers, and deployment guides.
• Manage vendors, suppliers, and third-party contractors to ensure aligned delivery outcomes.
• Apply structured project management methodologies (Agile, Prince2, or hybrid).

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal teams and business units, gathering and translating technical requirements into actionable solutions.
• Collaborate closely with IT, Operations, Security, and external partners to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Communicate complex technical concepts in clear, non-technical language for diverse audiences.
• Provide updates and reports on project progress, risks, and mitigations to leadership and stakeholders.

Operations & Support

• Provide third-line support for network and infrastructure incidents and escalations.
• Monitor system performance and implement improvements to enhance reliability and scalability.
• Maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure, configurations, and changes.
• Participate in an on-call or escalation rota as required.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• 5+ years’ experience in network and infrastructure engineering roles.
• Proven experience managing and delivering technical projects end-to-end.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, and firewall configuration (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Active Directory, Azure AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and M365 environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, access control, and encryption standards.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills.

Desirable:

• Relevant certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+/Security+, Azure Administrator, etc.).
• Experience with infrastructure automation or scripting (PowerShell, Python).
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Grafana, etc.).
• Experience with ITIL practices and ServiceNow or equivalent ticketing systems.