Senior It Engineer - Network Specialist

Our market-leading client in Guildford seeks a Senior IT Engineer - Network Specialist to join their growing team.

The company has a modern and stunning office on the outskirts of Guildford. In this Senior IT Engineer - Network Specialist role, you will be located at my client’s office, and there will also be travel to customers sites (usually, within an hour of Guildford). So, it is essential for the successful candidate to have their own vehicle.

The company offers great benefits, genuine progression opportunities and many options for you to learn new technologies.

What will you be doing day-to-day?

This role is varied and will include a mix of technical project work and support work, both in the office and working at customer sites.

Tasks will include configuration and installation of IT network equipment and systems, troubleshooting and fixing network problems, implementing upgrades and security patches, and administration of IT systems (on-prem and cloud-based).

You may be working with a team on a task or have sole responsibility at times to get things done.

Overview of the Senior IT Engineer - Network Specialist role:

• IT network project implementations, from planning and design through to completion.
• Provide IT network support services to clients, on-site and remotely.
• Assist with internal IT systems and IT projects, including R&D
• Provide technical expertise for a wide variety of current and new technologies
• Provide technical guidance and be a point of technical escalation when required, to ensure high levels of service are delivered and maintained.

Senior IT Engineer - Network Specialist - Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in a similar IT role.
• Experience of working with and supporting a range of information technologies

Essential technologies:

• Networks: network switches, wireless networks, routers, cabling infrastructures, firewalls

Desirable technologies:

• Microsoft technologies: 365, Azure, Windows, Active Directory, Servers, Hyper-V, VMware

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ruckus Networking Certifications
• HPE Aruba ACSP
• Cisco CCNA
• Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)