Network Engineer

Network Engineer (Security & Cloud) Birmingham / Solihull (Hybrid – 1 day onsite) Up to £59,000 + On-call Allowance A growing organisation is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join a small, high-impact IT team, supporting both ongoing operations and key infrastructure projects. The Role This is a hands-on engineering position with a strong focus on network security, cloud networking, and project delivery . You’ll play a key role in modernising the network estate, including data centre migration and expansion into AWS , alongside the evolution of wireless infrastructure.

The role is 60% project-focused / 40% BAU , offering a good mix of transformation and operational responsibility. Key Responsibilities Manage and support core network infrastructure (Cisco stack) Lead on Fortinet firewall management and network security Support and develop Cisco wireless and Meraki environments Contribute to cloud networking (AWS / Azure) initiatives Support data centre migration projects and cloud expansion Drive network automation and continuous improvement Provide support as part of an on-call rota (remote response where possible) Key Skills & Experience Strong experience with Fortinet Firewalls (essential) Experience with Cisco networking (routing, switching) Exposure to Cisco Wireless and/or Meraki solutions Experience with cloud networking (AWS and/or Azure) Understanding or exposure to network automation Solid troubleshooting and operational support capability Desirable Broader network security experience Experience with hybrid / cloud transformation projects Scripting or automation tooling exposure Team & Environment Small team of 4 engineers (including part-time senior support) Opportunity to take on increased ownership following recent team changes Collaborative environment with strong project pipeline What’s on Offer Opportunity to work on modernisation and cloud expansion projects Strong mix of project work and technical delivery Flexible hybrid working (1 day per week onsite) On-call allowance and additional benefits Ideal Background You’ll likely come from a network engineering background , with strong experience across network security and Cisco environments , and be looking to expand further into cloud networking and automation .