Network Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 21, 2026. The Portfolio Group scores B on the Alion truth index.
Network Specialist (Systems & Network Engineer)
South West London
£55,000 - £60,000 + Benefits (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
Office-based for the first 6 months, moving to a hybrid model (3 days in the office, 2 from home) following probation.
Are you an experienced Network Engineer looking for an opportunity to take ownership of enterprise infrastructure and play a key role in large-scale transformation projects?
We are working with an established organisation that is investing heavily in its network, infrastructure and cyber security capabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead enterprise networking projects, modernise infrastructure and work on business-critical connectivity across multiple sites.
What youll be doing:
- Design and implement enterprise LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN and SD-WAN solutions
- Own firewall architecture, network segmentation and secure connectivity
- Lead network upgrades across multiple sites with minimal business disruption
- Deliver infrastructure integration and migration projects
- Strengthen cyber security through vulnerability management, penetration testing remediation and security best practice
- Provide 2nd/3rd line technical expertise for complex infrastructure issues
- Work closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams and third-party vendors
- Ensure solutions are scalable, resilient and aligned with enterprise standards
What we are looking for:
- 4+ years’ experience in Network or Infrastructure Engineering
- Strong enterprise networking experience including LAN, WAN, VLANs, VPNs and Wi-Fi
- Experience with firewalls and network security technologies
- Solid understanding of cyber security, vulnerability management and penetration testing principles
- Experience delivering infrastructure or networking projects
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Exposure to Azure infrastructure or cloud networking is desirable
Desirable
- CCNA, CCNP, Network+ or Azure certifications
- Experience within healthcare or NHS environments
- Knowledge of HSCN connectivity
- Experience supporting EMR/EHR platforms or large infrastructure migration programmes
Why apply?
This is an opportunity to join an organisation undergoing significant infrastructure transformation where you’ll have genuine ownership of network strategy, modernisation and security initiatives.
If you’re looking for a role that combines hands-on engineering with project delivery and the chance to influence enterprise infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.
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