Network Engineer

Iovendo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in East Malling, England, is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to design and optimize complex LAN/WAN networks. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Cisco technologies, strong hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki solutions, and a proven understanding of network security principles. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with various teams to ensure secure and efficient network operations.

Qualifications

• Cisco certification at CCNP or CCIE level (or equivalent proven experience).
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN, routing, switching, VPNs, and network protocols.
• Hands-on expertise with Cisco Meraki solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support LAN/WAN and wireless network solutions.
• Manage, configure, and optimise Cisco Meraki environments.
• Maintain secure network operations through firewall management.

Skills

Cisco certification at CCNP or CCIE level

Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN, routing, switching, VPNs

Hands-on expertise with Cisco Meraki solutions

Solid understanding of network security principles

Experience with monitoring platforms

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Tools

Cisco Meraki

SolarWinds

PRTG

VMware

Windows Server

Job description

IOVENDO

East Malling, England, United Kingdom

Network Engineer Cisco (CCNP/CCIE) | Meraki | Security | Monitoring | LAN/WAN | Infrastructure

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco technologies, strong hands‑on Meraki experience, and a solid understanding of security, monitoring, and wider infrastructure environments. This role focuses on designing, supporting, and optimising complex LAN/WAN networks within an enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support LAN/WAN and wireless network solutions using Cisco technologies.
• Manage, configure, and optimise Cisco Meraki environments, including SD‑WAN, wireless, switching, and security appliances.
• Maintain secure network operations through firewall management, access control, segmentation, and threat mitigation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance using industry‑standard tools.
• Collaborate with server, storage, and infrastructure teams to support end‑to‑end service delivery.
• Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, diagrams, and runbooks.
• Participate in on‑call rotations and provide escalation support as required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Cisco certification at CCNP or CCIE level (or equivalent proven experience).
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN, routing, switching, VPNs, and network protocols (BGP, OSPF, STP, etc.).
• Hands‑on expertise with Cisco Meraki solutions.
• Solid understanding of network security principles and tools.
• Experience with monitoring platforms (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Meraki Dashboard, ThousandEyes, etc.).
• Good grounding in server and storage infrastructure (VMware, Windows Server, SAN/NAS preferred).
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and an analytical mindset.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time