Genuit Group

Operations Engineer – Networks

Genuit Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Leeds • United Kingdom

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Tech Stack

DNSFirewallsSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

  • Monitor, maintain, and optimise the organisation’s LAN/WAN/WLAN network infrastructure
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents, including root-cause analysis and long-term remediation
  • Support firewalls, switches, wireless controllers, and access points (Cisco, Meraki, Fortigate, Palo Alto etc.)
  • Perform regular patching, vulnerability management and configuration reviews to maintain strong security posture
  • Assist with network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvement projects
  • Create and maintain SOPs, knowledgebase articles, diagrams, network documentation, asset lists, and configuration records
  • Act as the escalation point for Service Desk and high‑priority network issues
  • Collaborate with external MDR teams to investigate and resolve security incidents
  • Work with third‑party suppliers and internal stakeholders to progress and resolve technical issues
  • Support capacity planning, performance analysis, and service continuity initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with organisational procedures, security standards, and change control processes
  • Taking ownership of assigned projects and operational improvement

Requirements

  • Strong background in network operations, network administration, or infrastructure engineering
  • Experience with enterprise networking technologies (Cisco, Meraki, HP, Aruba, etc.)
  • Hands-on knowledge of routing & switching technologies (OSPF, VLANs, STP)
  • Experience managing firewalls (Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto, Fortigate etc.)
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (PRTG, SolarWinds etc.)
  • Good understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VPN, wireless technologies
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex technical issues
  • Ideally, you’ll have experience or certifications such as: Cisco CCNP Enterprise, Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist (CMSS), Palo Alto PCNSA, Firepower / Network Security experience
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Hard Skills & Tools
network operationsnetwork administrationinfrastructure engineeringrouting technologiesswitching technologiesfirewall managementTCP/IPDHCPDNSVPN
Soft Skills
analytical skillstroubleshooting skillsdocumentation skillscommunication skillsstakeholder engagementindependenceownership
Certifications
Cisco CCNP EnterpriseCisco Meraki Solutions SpecialistPalo Alto PCNSA