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 .