Infrastructure Architect

4 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Nigel Wright Recruitment Full time
About Us:

Nigel Wright Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specializing in IT and technology staffing solutions. We understand the importance of finding the right talent to drive business success. Our team of experts works closely with clients to identify their unique needs and provide tailored recruitment services.

We are committed to delivering exceptional results and building long-lasting relationships with our clients and candidates. Our expertise spans across various industries, including finance, healthcare, and retail. We take pride in our ability to adapt to changing market conditions and deliver innovative solutions that meet our clients' evolving needs.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to join our team at Nigel Wright Recruitment. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing network infrastructure. This includes routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points, ensuring scalability, security, and lifecycle management.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years' experience in network engineering, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud infrastructure. Expertise in on-prem and cloud networking, hosted platforms, VMware networking, and network security tools is essential. You will be skilled in network monitoring, VLANs, subnetting, ACLs, and IDS/IPS implementation.

A degree in an IT-related field or equivalent experience is required. Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP (or similar) are preferred. Strong knowledge of networking protocols, including Experience with cloud-based networking (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, SASE), is necessary.

Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure
- Configure and manage routing protocols, VLANs, virtualization, and cloud networking solutions
- Oversee AV solutions, display screens, and CCTV systems, ensuring they meet business needs in collaboration with stakeholders
- Perform hardware, software, and security upgrades, including patching and in-life network management
- Ensure a secure, resilient IT environment with firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and compliance with security standards
- Diagnose and resolve network faults, liaising with vendors and 3rd parties as needed
- Monitor network performance, resolve issues, and suggest reliability and speed improvements
- Maintain documentation for configurations, topologies, changes, and processes
- Provide after-hours support (planned and on-call) and act as an escalation point for the IT Helpdesk
- Share knowledge with team members, stay updated on industry practices, and support the IT Manager in aligning infrastructure with business goals

Requirements:
- 3-5 years' experience in network engineering
- Expertise in on-prem and cloud networking, hosted platforms, VMware networking, and network security tools
- Skilled in network monitoring, VLANs, subnetting, ACLs, and IDS/IPS implementation
- Degree in an IT-related field or equivalent experience
- Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP (or similar) preferred

What We Offer:
- Competitive salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
- 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (includes a Birthday holiday, to be taken on your birthday)
- Health Cash Plan
- Pension – We match contributions up to a max of 7%
- Profit Share Scheme
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)

How to Apply:
Please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter, through our website.

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