Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer - Newcastle (Hybrid)

Over the last 5 years, MFK Recruitment has placed 45 IT professionals with this company, and 32 are still thriving there today!

The Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer Role:

We’re looking for a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to join a dynamic MSP team in Newcastle. You’ll be supporting a mix of on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments, helping clients solve complex network challenges, and mentoring junior engineers along the way.

What You’ll Do:

• As the Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll serve as the go-to escalation point for complex network & infrastructure issues.
• Maintain LAN/WAN, VPN, Wi-Fi, firewall, and Azure environments, including Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Configure and troubleshoot network devices across platforms like Cisco, Fortinet, HP, and Aruba.
• Collaborate with clients and vendors to deliver secure, scalable network solutions.
• Assist with network migrations and modernisation projects.
• Keep detailed documentation and provide guidance to first- and second-line engineers.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5 years’ experience in IT support or network engineering within an MSP.
• Hands-on experience with hybrid networks (on-prem, virtualised, Azure).
• Strong technical knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Hands-on experience with network infrastructure (Cisco, Fortinet, HP, Ubiquiti, or Aruba).
• Familiarity with legacy infrastructure (AD, RDS, VMware/Hyper-V environments).
• Knowledge of monitoring and management tools (PRTG, SolarWinds, Zabbix, Azure Monitor, Intune).
• Strong understanding of network and cloud security principles.
• Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (session hosts, FSLogix, networking).
• Certifications are a plus: CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+/Security+, Azure Network Engineer Associate, ITIL Foundation.
• Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and customer service skills.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Hybrid working: 2 days remote.
• Salary: Up to £50,000.
• Join a fast-growing company with ongoing opportunities for career growth.
• Work alongside talented engineers and make a real impact for clients.

If you’re passionate about networks, love problem-solving, and want to grow in a supportive MSP environment, we want to hear from you!