Network Engineer

Network Engineer (Cisco, Palo Alto & Fortinet) Stoke on Trent  Secure. Resilient. High‑impact networks. We’re looking for an experienced Network Engineer to help design, deliver, and protect our enterprise network environment. If you enjoy working with Cisco technologies, thrive on solving complex network challenges, and have a strong interest in network security, this could be a great fit. In this role, you’ll play a key part in building and maintaining a secure, high‑performingnetwork that supports business‑critical services. You’ll work hands‑on with Cisco switching, routing, and wireless, alongside Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls, and contribute to a resilient, well‑architected infrastructure built on industry best practices. What you’ll be doing Designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network solutions using Cisco technologies Deploying and managing next‑generation firewalls (Palo Alto & Fortinet), including VPNs and threat prevention Monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimising network performance and security Supporting secure network architectures, segmentation, and high‑availability solutions Collaborating with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams on deployments and improvements Maintaining clear documentation, diagrams, and standards What we’re looking for Strong hands‑on experience with Cisco networking (routing, switching, wireless) Practical experience with Palo Alto and/or Fortinet firewalls Solid understanding of network security principles and enterprise environments Experience supporting VPNs, high‑availability networks, and incident/change management Relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP, PCNSE, Fortinet NSE) are highly desirable. Because of the sector our client works in, they’re looking for someone who already holds active SC clearance, or who would be happy to go through the SC clearance if successful and eventually DV clearance down the line. Lovely organisation that’s continuing to grow, they genuinely invest in their people and offer great opportunities for progression and development. For more info please get in touch