Role: Network Engineer
Location: Northampton (Office-based with regular client site visits)
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Benefits
Full-time | Permanent
Are you a hands-on Network Engineer who thrives in a customer-facing role?
Do you enjoy delivering technical solutions while building strong relationships with clients?
We're working with a growing technology-led organisation in the healthcare sector that's looking for a Network Engineer to join their close-knit team in Northampton. You'll play a pivotal role in designing and deploying networking solutions for new customer projects, while also acting as a technical lead and escalation point (3rd Line Support).
This is an ideal role for someone who loves being hands-on with tech, enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, and wants to work directly with customers, making a real impact.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead the deployment and implementation of customer networking solutions
- Act as a technical bridge between clients and the internal engineering team
- Deliver 3rd Line Support for complex networking and infrastructure issues
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and end customers
- Design and implement LAN/WAN and MPLS-based networks
- Contribute to internal process and documentation improvements
- Assist in mentoring and guiding junior team members
Tech You'll Be Working With:
- MPLS, LAN/WAN, Routing, Switching, VLANs, VPN
- Wi-Fi network configuration & troubleshooting
- Virtual Networks & Firewalls
- Windows Server (2012/2016/2019/2022), Windows 10/11
- SQL databases & basic scripting/queries
- Office 365, Azure, Active Directory
- Mobile platforms including Android
What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience as a Network Engineer or 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer
- Confident in a customer-facing or client engagement role
- Strong hands-on experience implementing networking solutions
- Solid understanding of MPLS, LAN/WAN environments, and Wi-Fi networks
- Comfortable with both Windows environments and SQL databases
- Full UK Driving Licence (site visits required)
Why Join?
- Play a key role in the delivery of real-world technology solutions
- Gain exposure to a broad tech stack and take ownership of project work
- Be part of a supportive, growing team where your input is truly valued
- Office-based with flexibility and regular on-site project work
Recruiter: Callum Thompson