Global Network Engineer – 12 Month Contract

Rentokil Initial

Network Engineer responsible for maintaining and optimizing mission-critical infrastructure across EMEA and APAC regions. Balances Network Operations with high-level project work for seamless connectivity.

Posted 6/1/2026contractDudley • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ITSM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary escalation point for the Level 1 NOC.
Troubleshoot complex network performance issues and resolve technical bottlenecks to minimize downtime.
Lead the remote configuration and deployment of branch hardware.
Provide expert guidance to on-site teams during physical installations and patching phases.
Execute design configurations provided by the Global Engineering team for new solution rollouts.
Manage lifecycle patching for network hardware and conduct configuration audits.
Monitor environment health and proactively perform maintenance to prevent service degradation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in a regional Network Operations or Engineering role.
Strong working knowledge of IT standards and codes of conduct.
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or equivalent (CompTIA Network+, ASCA) preferred.
ITIL® Foundation certification in IT Service Management preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Hybrid working
Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
Employee Assistance Programme
Death in service benefit
Healthcare
Free parking

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Hard Skills & Tools

network performance troubleshootingremote configurationhardware deploymentconfiguration auditslifecycle patchingdesign configurationsservice degradation prevention

Soft Skills

expert guidanceleadershipcommunication

Certifications

CCNACompTIA Network+ASCAITIL® Foundation