Job Title: Network Specialist
Location: Fully Remote
Salary: Up to £75,000 (dependent on experience)
Nigel Frank is recruiting on behalf of a client seeking a skilled and proactive Network Specialist to join their team. This fully remote role offers an exciting opportunity to manage, optimise, and enhance the network infrastructure of a growing organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in integrating new sites, implementing critical network services, and ensuring the highest standards of performance, reliability, and security across the network.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Administration:
- Oversee and maintain network switches (Aruba/HP and Cisco) to ensure smooth operations.
- Manage and optimise wireless network solutions, including Unifi and Cisco access points.
- Administer SonicWall firewall configurations, maintaining robust security measures.
- Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network performance issues to ensure seamless service delivery.
Infrastructure Integration:
- Lead the integration of new sites into the existing network infrastructure.
- Design and implement critical network services such as DNS and DHCP.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure smooth deployment and consistent network operation across all locations.
Cloud Network Support:
- Support and optimise network connectivity for cloud-hosted services, particularly those in Azure.
- Assist with planning and executing cloud integration projects to ensure network performance is not impacted.
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing:
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, processes, and changes.
- Provide training and mentorship to team members on network management best practices and tools.
Essential Experience and Skills:
- Extensive experience in managing and configuring Aruba/HP and Cisco network switches.
- Proficiency in managing Unifi and Cisco wireless solutions.
- Strong knowledge of SonicWall firewall management and security protocols.
- Expertise in core network services including DNS, DHCP, and other essential functions.
- Solid experience with Azure networking and hybrid cloud environments.
- Proven track record of integrating multi-site networks efficiently.
- Ability to conduct network audits, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing solutions to mitigate risks.
- Experience in deploying DHCP failover strategies to ensure service reliability and uptime.
- Strong documentation skills, with the ability to maintain detailed and organised records of network configurations.
Desirable Skills:
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds or PRTG.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex networking issues.
- Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are preferred.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and experience conducting network security audits.
- Experience with VLAN segmentation, network access control, and policy creation for secure network design.
- Familiarity with Azure network security, including NSG and VPN configuration.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Network Specialist with a strong background in network management and cloud technologies to join a forward-thinking organisation. If you are passionate about network security, optimisation, and working in a remote environment, apply today!
