Benefits
* 25 days holiday entitlement rising to 28 days after 5 plus years’ service
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* 2 days for personal wellbeing
* Pension – including option to join Salary Sacrifice/Exchange for Pension scheme (SXP) (subject to eligibility criteria)
* Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
* Death in Service – x4 basic salary
* Private Medical Insurance available, partially subsidised by Ci
* SAGE Employee Benefits scheme
* Salary sacrifice charity donation scheme
* Ci Christmas Savings Club
* Ci Lottery
* Out of town offices with free parking
* Hybrid working arrangement – Mon & Fri optional WFH days
Business Unit: Services
Reporting to: Workplace Operations Team Leader
Location/site: Caerphilly with potential to travel to other Ci/customer sites
Vetting requirements: Yes
Company Overview
Centerprise International (Ci) was established in 1983 and has over 30 years of experience and expertise in providing innovative products and services. Our financial strength, and breadth and quality of services offered, together with our enviable record of success in supplying under many framework agreements and winning many government contracts makes Ci one of the leading ICT suppliers. Our cash reserves, recent strategic acquisitions and the quality of contracts held are an assurance of our future growth.
Throughout its history, Ci has evolved to meet market demands and now offers Managed Services and Solution Design to complement our own products
Ci actively seeks to attract talented ambitious individuals, to nurture and develop through their career with the organisation. The Ci Group comprises of wholly owned companies and a joint venture business, so the opportunity to build a wide and varied career path truly exists.
All employees have the opportunity learn from successful, capable business professionals within the organisation, to absorb knowledge and experience first-hand how a thriving privately owned business operates.Role Description
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Network Operations Support Engineer to join our Workplace Services team. This role focuses on the operational delivery and technical support of network infrastructure for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide 2nd/3rd line support for network-related incidents and service requests
* Advanced configuration and management of enterprise switches, routers, and firewalls (e.g., Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper)
* Monitor network performance and implement improvements for uptime and security
* Assist with network design and implementation for new projects and client onboarding
* Respond to escalations and resolve complex technical issues promptly
* Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations and changes
* Liaise with vendors and suppliers for hardware/software procurement and support
* Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices
* Participate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support as required
Working hours fall within the hours of 0700 to 1800 daily, dictated by the shift pattern which you are allocated. Therefore, on occasions you will be required to cover additional shifts in the absence of colleagues, as directed by your manager. Working hours may occasionally include weekend and statutory public holiday working. The Company may from time to time require you to work such additional hours as may be necessary for the proper performance of your duties. Participation in an on-call rota is expected, providing out-of-hours support for critical incidents and urgent client requirements. On-call duties are shared across the team and may occasionally require evening or weekend work.
Experience and Skills
* Essential:- Significant experience supporting and troubleshooting complex multi-site LAN/WAN environments- Advanced configuration and management of enterprise switches, routers, and firewalls (e.g., Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper)- In-depth knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) and dynamic routing configuration- Strong understanding of security concepts, including firewall rule sets, VPNs (IPSec, SSL), and intrusion prevention systems- Experience with VLAN design, trunking, inter-VLAN routing, and network segmentation- Hands-on experience with wireless networking (802.1x authentication, enterprise Wi‑Fi deployment, troubleshooting RF issues)- Proficient in network monitoring, analysis, and troubleshooting using tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, PRTG, or similar- Experience with network automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible, or PowerShell) for configuration management and monitoring- Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure/AWS VPCs, VPN gateways, ExpressRoute/Direct Connect)- Proven ability to implement and support high-availability solutions (redundant links, HSRP/VRRP, load balancing)- Experience with DNS, DHCP, NAT, and network address planning- Ability to produce and maintain detailed network documentation, diagrams, and change records- Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving complex connectivity, performance, and security issues- Experience supporting remote access solutions and secure remote working environments- Comfortable working in anIL-based service management environment, including incident, problem, and change management processes
* Desirable:- Experience with SD-WAN technologies and deployment- Knowledge of VoIP systems and network QoS- Experience working with monitoring tools and network logs- Awareness of load balancing, failover routing, and redundancy protocols (HSRP, VRRP)
Company Profile
* Ensure customer satisfaction is our number one priorityBe true to your work and go the extra mile to deliver on your promiseHave the strength to make a difference and don’t be afraid to constructively challenge the status quoBe innovative and do all that is reasonable to deliver a positive outcomeGiving your time and energy in the best interests of the Company
* Customer-Centric - Ensure customer satisfaction is our number one priority
* Commitment - Be true to your work, and go the extra mile to deliver on your promise
* Courage To Challenge - Have the strength to make a difference and don’t be afraid to constructively challenge the status quo
* Succeed - Be innovative and do all that is reasonable to deliver a positive outcome
* Dedication - Giving your time and energy in the best interests of the Company
Education/Qualifications/Specific training
* Desirable (Not Essential):- Cisco CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certification- CompTIA Network+- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate- ITIL Foundation
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