Network Engineer
Bedfordshire
£40,000–£45,000 DOE

Aztrum Recruitment is working with a specialist networking and managed services provider to appoint an experienced Network Engineer. This organisation focuses exclusively on delivering high-quality, tailored networking solutions across enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, cloud, and security environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer who enjoys working across diverse infrastructure projects, supporting both network optimisation and future-focused connectivity solutions.

The Role

You will play a key role in the design, implementation, support, and continuous improvement of enterprise networking environments. Working closely with senior engineers, stakeholders, and third-party vendors, you will help deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing network solutions for a varied customer base.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy resilient enterprise network solutions
• Configure and manage routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and wireless technologies
• Support SD-WAN, hybrid WAN, and cloud connectivity environments
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure
• Improve network performance, reliability, and security posture
• Conduct network audits, vulnerability assessments, and technical reviews
• Support automation and streamlining of network administration tasks
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and network diagrams
• Collaborate with customers, internal teams, and technology vendors on project delivery

Required Experience

• Proven experience in a Network Engineer or Senior Network Engineer position
• Strong technical understanding of: 
  • TCP/IP
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • Enterprise routing & switching
  • Network security technologies
  • VPNs and firewalls
  • SD-WAN technologies
• Hands-on experience with technologies including: 
  • Cisco
  • Meraki
  • Fortinet
  • NETGEAR
  • Zyxel
• Experience supporting Microsoft Azure networking environments
• Knowledge of network automation and scripting
• Experience delivering infrastructure and network-focused projects

Desirable Skills

• Windows Server administration
• Exposure to AWS / Amazon RDS
• Understanding of IT service management or project delivery methodologies

Certifications

• CCNP or equivalent experience required
• Additional certifications such as ITIL, PRINCE2, Scrum, or APM would be advantageous

Candidate Profile

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Commercially aware with experience working alongside vendors and customers
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive
• Comfortable operating independently within enterprise environments

Additional Information

• Full-time permanent opportunity
• Hybrid working model available
• Occasional travel to customer or remote sites may be required

This opportunity would suit a passionate networking professional looking to join a specialist provider with a strong technical reputation and a focus on delivering bespoke, customer-centric network solutions.

To apply:

Call Kylie on 02081645912 or email kylie.richards@aztrum.com