Network & Systems Engineer – Real Estate/ Construction – London
£65,000-£77,000 + Discretionary Bonus & Benefits
The Business
Our client is a well-established London based construction firm delivering high-quality new build, refurbishment and fit-out projects ranging from £1m–£60m. Its client portfolio includes globally recognised brands and international recognised prestigious institutions.
The Role
Part of a small team of 3, the Network & Systems Administrator will take ownership of the day-to-day operation, security and continuous improvement of the company’s IT infrastructure.
This is a hands-on technical role supporting both head office and live construction sites. Reporting to the IT Director, the successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, third-party suppliers and consultants to ensure systems are secure, reliable and scalable.
The role requires a strong technical foundation, a proactive mindset and the ability to balance infrastructure leadership with high-level technical support.
Key Responsibilities
Network & Infrastructure
* Implement, manage and support Fortinet solutions including FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer and FortiClient VPN
* Manage firewall policies, SD-WAN, VPNs (site-to-site and client), and network segmentation
Systems & Cloud
* Administer Windows Server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and file services
* Support virtualised environments
* Assist with Azure resource administration
Cyber Security & Best Practice
IT Operations support assistance
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Network / Systems Administrator or similar role
* Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet products, particularly FortiGate firewalls and VPNs
* Solid networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalling)
* Strong understanding of cyber security fundamentals and best practice
* Experience administering Microsoft 365 environments
* Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Hyper-V or Vmware and Active Directory
* Experience delivering 3rd line support in a business environment
The Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a growing, evolving infrastructure environment within a highly respected London construction firm. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening operational resilience, enhancing cyber security posture and supporting a dynamic business delivering projects for world-class clients.