Technical Operations Network Engineer

Matchtech · Newport, Wales

Technical Operations Network Engineer at Matchtech, based in Newport, Wales, paying £57,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£57,000 per annum
Location
Newport, Wales
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 hours ago
Closes
31 Dec 2026
Sector
Security

Bang in line with the market for security

Reference 611050

About the role

We're currently supporting a leading organisation within the Utilities and Critical National Infrastructure sector in the search for a Network Security Engineer to join their expanding Technical Operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing a highly secure enterprise network environment supporting critical services across the UK.

You'll work across a varied infrastructure estate covering Cisco networking, Fortinet security technologies and Azure cloud networking whilst contributing to major infrastructure projects, service improvements and security initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Managing and supporting WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi and firewall infrastructure
  • Maintaining Cisco and Fortinet network environments
  • Supporting Azure networking services
  • Reviewing technical designs and ensuring security best practice
  • Working closely with Cyber Security teams on vulnerability remediation
  • Managing network performance, capacity and availability
  • Acting as an escalation point for complex technical issues
  • Driving automation and operational improvements
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external service providers
  • Supporting critical infrastructure services within a secure environment

What We're Looking For

  • Strong Network Engineering experience
  • Cisco routing and switching expertise
  • Experience with Cisco ACI and FMG
  • Strong Fortinet skills including FortiGate environments
  • Azure networking experience
  • Knowledge of BGP, VPNs, VLANs, DNS and DHCP
  • Experience of network security technologies and firewalls
  • Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds
  • CCNA certification or equivalent

Desirable

  • AZ-700 certification
  • NAC experience
  • Network automation and scripting
  • IDS/IPS technologies
  • Experience within highly regulated environments

Benefits

  • Hybrid working
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance
  • Ongoing training and certification support
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Exposure to large-scale enterprise infrastructure

If you're looking for an opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects within a highly secure and technically advanced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Reference: 611050 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 31 Dec 2026 · Listed via Matchtech

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