Network Infrastructure Engineer It Infrastructure

We're looking for a network-first engineer with CCNP-level skills who wants ownership — not tickets.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys switches, routing, VLANs, firewalls, Wi-Fi, and improving networks properly across multiple sites.

You'll work closely with our Group Head of IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security and play a key role in standardising and maturing our network estate.

What You'll Do

Audit and tidy network cabinets across all group sites

Replace unmanaged switches and standardise network setups

Own switching (Cisco/Ubiquiti) and routing (OSPF, VLANs, inter-VLAN)

Manage Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate — training provided if needed)

Improve Wi-Fi performance and site connectivity

Support Microsoft 365, Intune, VMware, Veeam

Work across multiple sites with genuine autonomy and trust

What You Need

CCNP (or CCNP-level experience)

Strong L2/L3 networking — VLANs, OSPF, STP, LACP

Solid Cisco experience (Catalyst or similar)

Firewall experience (Fortinet, Cisco, or equivalent)

Comfortable with cabinet work, patching, and physical installs

Full UK driving licence

The Setup

Hours: 08:*******:00, Monday to Friday

Location: Onsite — Bury, Greater Manchester

Travel: Required to Speedy (London) and Beesleys (Oldbury) — mileage covered / pool car available

Team: Reporting to Group Head of IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security, with support from Lee Redfern

Users: 400+ across multiple group sites

What "Great" Looks Like

Clean, consistent, accurate documentation

Issues identified early and resolved properly

Professional, proactive communication

Trusted ownership of the network stack

Pride in tidy networks and doing things the right way

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Salary: GBP 36000 - 60000 per year