Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer - Newcastle (Hybrid)
Over the last 5 years, MFK Recruitment has placed 45 IT professionals with this company, and 32 are still thriving there today!
The Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer Role:
We’re looking for a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to join a dynamic MSP team in Newcastle. You’ll be supporting a mix of on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments, helping clients solve complex network challenges, and mentoring junior engineers along the way.
What You’ll Do:
* As the Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll serve as the go-to escalation point for complex network & infrastructure issues.
* Maintain LAN/WAN, VPN, Wi-Fi, firewall, and Azure environments, including Azure Virtual Desktop.
* Configure and troubleshoot network devices across platforms like Cisco, Fortinet, HP, and Aruba.
* Collaborate with clients and vendors to deliver secure, scalable network solutions.
* Assist with network migrations and modernisation projects.
* Keep detailed documentation and provide guidance to first- and second-line engineers.
What We’re Looking For:
* 3–5 years’ experience in IT support or network engineering within an MSP.
* Hands-on experience with hybrid networks (on-prem, virtualised, Azure).
* Strong technical knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, firewalls, and VPNs.
* Hands-on experience with network infrastructure (Cisco, Fortinet, HP, Ubiquiti, or Aruba).
* Familiarity with legacy infrastructure (AD, RDS, VMware/Hyper-V environments).
* Knowledge of monitoring and management tools (PRTG, SolarWinds, Zabbix, Azure Monitor, Intune).
* Strong understanding of network and cloud security principles.
* Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (session hosts, FSLogix, networking).
* Certifications are a plus: CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+/Security+, Azure Network Engineer Associate, ITIL Foundation.
* Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and customer service skills.
Why You’ll Love It:
* Hybrid working: 2 days remote.
* Salary: Up to £50,000.
* Join a fast-growing company with ongoing opportunities for career growth.
* Work alongside talented engineers and make a real impact for clients.
If you’re passionate about networks, love problem-solving, and want to grow in a supportive MSP environment, we want to hear from you!