IT Network Engineer
Dulwich
£45,000 to £50,000 + 35 Hours per week, 8:00am to 4:00pm + Pension (10% employer) + Benefits
Excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Network Engineer to join a leading independent school in a technically focused role where you will play a key part in the development and security of a large, enterprise-level IT environment.
This independent institution has a strong reputation for excellence and a supportive working environment. Staff enjoy long tenures, and the organisation fosters professional growth, collaboration, and a shared commitment to sustainability and safety.
In this role, you will be responsible for the management, development, and resilience of the school's wired and wireless network infrastructure. Working under the direction of the Head of IT (Strategy and Projects), you will ensure secure, robust, and high-performing systems while acting as the senior escalation point for complex network-related issues.
The ideal candidate will be a graduate or technically qualified network professional with experience operating within an enterprise environment. You will hold certifications such as CCNA or CCNP or equivalent experience, and have strong hands-on knowledge of network security, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure. Experience within education is desirable but not essential.
This is a superb opportunity to join an outstanding school offering long-term stability, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a values-led organisation.
The Role:
* Manage, maintain, and develop the school's wired and wireless network infrastructure
* Ensure network stability, integrity, performance, and security
* Configure and manage firewalls, switches, routers, and wireless access points
* Act as senior technical escalation point for network-related incidents
* Monitor, audit, and document network systems and configurations
* Provide technical support, guidance, and training where appropriate
* Full-time, site-based role
The Person:
* Degree in Computer Science or related subject, or CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent experience
* Proven experience managing enterprise wired and wireless networks
* Strong knowledge of firewall technologies, DNS, DHCP, and network security
* Experience with Microsoft Azure, Intune, and Windows Server environments
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