Network Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Network Engineer – Core Networking – Cisco switches, routing – WAN/SDWAN – Birkenhead/remote– to £70K Excellent Progression + Benefits
A Network Engineer is required to work on a number of exciting projects for a large global company. You will have a strong background as a Network Engineer, WAN/SDWAN, Core Networking, Cisco switching and routing and firewalls, with excellent customer service and communication skills. Any experience with Meraki is beneficial but not essential. Ideally CCNA or CCNP qualified.
The Network Engineer will involve working on numerous exciting global projects. You will also have good experience with Cisco switching, routing, firewalls, Core Networking, WAN/SDWAN and excellent communication skills, able to liaise with the business, internal technical teams and different levels of stakeholders. Ideally you will have worked in large global environments before. This is an excellent opportunity for progression and learning new technologies. The role would be hybrid with 1 day every 2/3 weeks onsite in Birkenhead.
As a Network Engineer, you will have the following
· Strong Networking Experience
· Core Networking
· Experience building and configuring networks from scratch
· Cisco switches, routing, firewalls
· WAN/SDWAN
Network Engineer Desirable Skills
· Meraki
· CCNA/CCNP qualified
. Global environments
Benefits
- 33 days holidays including public holidays
- Hybrid working policy
- Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance up to 4x salary
- Pension Scheme
- Training & Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birkenhead: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birkenhead
Reference ID: JP8723
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Network Engineer roles across 4it Recruitment Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £70,000 - £70,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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