Network Engineer

Role: Network Engineer

Location: Bristol (hybrid)

Salary: up to £53,000

We are supporting a Bristol based defence firm who are looking to onboard a Network Engineer.

With a sterling reputation, diverse practice areas, and a commitment to innovation, they offer a unique platform for your career growth with in-depth training and supporting qualifications.

You will be supporting secure, high-impact defence projects. You’ll work across both physical and software-defined networks, helping design, build and maintain resilient infrastructure in highly secure environments.

The Role:

• Designing, implementing and supporting enterprise network solutions
• Working across routers, switches, servers and software-defined networks
• Monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues and ensuring high availability
• Managing VPNs, remote access and wireless networks

The Candidate:

• Must be DV Clearable
• Strong experience in networking roles
• Strong hands-on experience with both physical infrastructure (routers, switches, servers) and software-defined networking
• Experience working within enterprise-scale network environments
• Solid understanding of Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking concepts
• Knowledge of high availability and resilience protocols
• Experience with next-generation firewalls
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools
• Strong troubleshooting skills using tools such as Wireshark
• Experience with VPNs and remote access solutions

The Package:

Base salary: up to £53,000

• Hybrid working
• 12.5% employer pension
• Private medical insurance
• Training and Qualifications