Network Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements:

• A seasoned network professional with a strong track record across enterprise environments
• Deep practical knowledge of routing, switching, firewall and wireless technologies
• Comfortable with monitoring tooling and well‑versed in network security fundamentals
• Enough systems administration grounding to support servers, virtualisation and backups when required
• Naturally proactive, with the ability to identify improvements and raise them
• A sharp troubleshooter with tidy documentation habits and a collaborative style
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver robust, secure network solutions spanning LAN, WAN, wireless and VPN
• Own the configuration and upkeep of firewalls, switches, routers and access points across the estate
• Monitor uptime, bandwidth and latency using platforms such as SolarWinds or PRTG, and resolve bottlenecks before users notice them
• Serve as the senior escalation point for network incidents, including those affecting remote locations
• Harden the environment through VLAN design, firewall rule management, intrusion detection and patching
• Produce and maintain network diagrams, IP records and configuration documentation
• Support the wider infrastructure when required, including Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, virtualisation with VMware or Hyper‑V, and backup and recovery routines
• Contribute networking expertise to projects, upgrades and migrations, and deliver third‑line support to the business

Technologies:

• Active Directory
• Firewall
• Hyper‑V
• Support
• LAN
• Linux
• Network
• Security
• VPN
• VMware
• Windows

More:

We are a leading international oil and gas company with an Aberdeen‑based IT team. This Network Engineer role offers hybrid working with 3 days per week in the Aberdeen office, a salary of up to 60,000, private healthcare and life insurance, a company pension scheme, on‑site parking and gym facilities, and career development opportunities. You will join a global business with a genuine commitment to its technology function, working in attractive offices within a dynamic and passionate environment, with the scope to put your own stamp on our network infrastructure.

last updated 36 week of 2026