Salary: £35,000 - 40,000 per year Requirements: We are looking for proven experience in a Network Analyst, Network Lead, or Infrastructure Analyst role. We require strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. We need someone who is comfortable working in both hands-on technical and strategic capacities. We value excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. We need the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects effectively. Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet, or equivalent are desirable. Experience with several of the following is beneficial: Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto, switching and routing, firewalls and network security, VLANs, VPNs, DHCP, DNS, Microsoft Server, Active Directory, Azure and/or AWS connectivity, VMware or Hyper-V, cyber security best practices, and monitoring/performance tools. Responsibilities: We will own, manage, maintain, and optimise our network infrastructure. We will oversee LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, firewall, and internet connectivity environments. We will lead network security initiatives, including monitoring, patching, access control, and incident response. We will support and develop cloud and hybrid infrastructure connectivity. We will manage relationships with third-party vendors, ISPs, and technology partners. We will provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior IT staff. We will ensure robust disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity procedures. We will participate in infrastructure projects, upgrades, and future technology planning. We will maintain network documentation, standards, and compliance requirements. Technologies: AWS Active Directory Aruba Azure Cloud Cisco Firewall Hyper-V Support LAN Network Security VPN VMware More: We are a well-established organisation based on the outskirts of Oxford, offering a permanent Network Analyst / Lead opportunity within a growing IT team. This is a varied role that combines hands-on network engineering with leadership, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. We offer a competitive salary of £35,000 to £40,000 plus benefits, hybrid working opportunities, a pension scheme, ongoing training and certification support, a friendly and collaborative working environment, free parking, and strong long-term career progression opportunities. We are looking for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact across our network infrastructure, security posture, and multi-site connectivity in a stable and forward-thinking environment. last updated 21 week of 2026