Company: VANRATH
Location: Belfast
Posted: May 14th, 2026
Network Engineer
Location: Belfast(plus travel to other sites in NI), Hybrid
Salary: 35-45k pa (DOE)
An established and well-regarded organisation is seeking a Network Engineer to join its IT Systems team. This is a technical role with responsibility for the ongoing development, resilience and security of a complex, multi-site network environment supporting critical organisation-wide services.
Working closely with the IT Systems Manager, you will take ownership of day-to-day network operations while contributing to the design, evolution and long-term strategy of the network and communications architecture.
You will be responsible for the management, maintenance and optimisation of the organisation's network and communication systems, ensuring performance, availability and security across all sites.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing LAN and WAN infrastructure, including switches, VLANs and routing
Supporting enterprise wireless networks, VPNs and remote access solutions
Administering firewalls, network security controls and access management
Supporting Microsoft network services including DNS and DHCP
Managing telephony and unified communications platforms
Proactive monitoring, fault diagnosis, traffic analysis and capacity planning
Delivering network projects, upgrades and new technology implementations
Working with suppliers and contractors to maintain service quality
Supporting incident, problem and change management in line with ITIL best practice
Providing technical guidance, mentoring and supervision to network staff
The role may involve occasional out-of-hours support and hands-on work in comms rooms or building environments.
Experience of data networking within a multi-site IT service environment
Advanced knowledge of Ethernet switching and routing protocols
Detailed knowledge of network security equipment and system maintenance
Proven experience in fault identification, troubleshooting and resolution
Strong knowledge of Cisco and/or HP networking technologies and Microsoft network services
Detailed understanding of low-level network protocols and how they support higher-level services
Strong experience supporting wireless network infrastructure and associated systems
Please click apply to share your CV or feel free to get in touch with VANRATH for a confidential chat.
Skills:
NETWORK SECURITY CISCO ROUTING WIRELESS ITIL
Benefits:
Work From Home
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