- Company Name
- Polar Recruitment Services Ltd
- Job Title
- Network Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Network Engineer
**Role Summary:**
Responsible for enhancing, maintaining, and supporting sophisticated network infrastructure within a global IT organization. Works within the network operations team to ensure reliable, secure, and high‑performance connectivity that underpins digital transformation initiatives.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver stable and secure network services across multiple sites.
- Participate in on‑call rotation and incident response.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of network design and operations.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support digital transformation projects.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Design, configure, and deploy routers, switches, firewalls, and related networking equipment.
- Monitor network performance, conduct capacity planning, and troubleshoot issues.
- Implement and maintain network security controls and policies.
- Create and update network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
- Perform firmware upgrades, patch management, and hardware lifecycle activities.
- Support LAN, WAN, VPN, and cloud‑based networking services.
- Assist in vendor management and coordinate with service providers.
**Required Skills:**
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing (OSPF, BGP), switching (VLANs, STP), and VPN technologies.
- Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent enterprise networking platforms.
- Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark, NetFlow).
- Understanding of network security principles and firewall management.
- Ability to read and create network schematics and technical documentation.
- Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent.
Weybridge, United kingdom
On site
15-01-2026