Network Engineer

Space NK

. Support, maintain and modernise Space NK’s network services across Microsoft Azure, corporate offices, distribution and datacentre environments, and retail stores .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supporting and maintaining network services across Microsoft Azure and enterprise environments, with a strong focus on network security principles and compliance standards. Proficient in troubleshooting and configuring network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity.

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Microsoft Azure NetworkingLAN/WAN SupportNetwork Security PrinciplesCisco NetworkingNetwork Troubleshooting

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Hard Skills

TCP/IPVLAN ConfigurationRoutingSwitchingVPN ConfigurationNATACLsNetwork SegmentationWiresharkAzure CLI

Soft Skills

Technical DocumentationCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Azure MonitorCisco MerakiSonicWallAruba/HPEPowerShellTerraform

Certifications & Qualifications

AZ-700CCNACisco Meraki CertificationCompTIA Network+CompTIA Security+AZ-900

Industry Keywords

PCI DSSISO 27001Zero TrustHybrid Cloud ConnectivityNetwork-as-Code

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsPythonSwitchingTCP/IPTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support, maintain and modernise Space NK’s network services across Microsoft Azure, corporate offices, distribution and datacentre environments, and retail stores
Administer and support Azure VNets, subnets, VNet peering, IP addressing, NSGs, route tables, UDRs and network segmentation
Support Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Private Link, Private Endpoints, Load Balancer, Application Gateway and Front Door
Administer and troubleshoot enterprise LAN, WAN, switching, routing and wireless infrastructure
Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, trunking, routing, NAT, ACLs, VPNs and network segmentation
Support Cisco, Cisco Meraki, SonicWall, Aruba/HPE or equivalent network infrastructure
Support retail networking, store connectivity, Wi-Fi, POS, payment devices and SD-WAN/MPLS/Internet/4G/5G failover connectivity
Support hybrid connectivity between Azure, corporate locations, distribution environments and retail stores
Implement network segmentation, firewall, ACL and traffic-flow controls using least-privilege, Zero Trust and secure-by-default principles
Work with Cyber Security on network-related security events and remediation
Support PCI DSS, ISO 27001 and other applicable security and compliance requirements
Monitor availability, performance and capacity using Azure Monitor, SNMP, Syslog, NetFlow and network monitoring platforms
Investigate incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and manage assigned tasks through escalation and resolution
Engage ISPs, carriers and technology vendors to resolve service issues
Maintain incident, change and problem records, technical runbooks, diagrams and network documentation
Use scripting and automation, with opportunities to develop PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI, Terraform and API skills
Contribute to standardised network configurations and Infrastructure/Network-as-Code practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN environments
Good understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, routing, switching, DNS and DHCP
Experience configuring or supporting enterprise switches, routers, firewalls and wireless networks
Practical understanding of VPNs, NAT, ACLs and network segmentation
Experience with Cisco, Cisco Meraki, SonicWall, Aruba/HPE or equivalent platforms
Practical experience with Microsoft Azure networking, or strong traditional networking experience with a desire to develop Azure skills
Understanding of VNets, subnets, NSGs, routing and hybrid cloud connectivity
Experience troubleshooting network issues using Wireshark, ping, traceroute and iperf
Good understanding of network security principles and secure network configuration
Ability to independently investigate and resolve routine network incidents and configuration issues
Good technical documentation and communication skills
Degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline is advantageous but not essential where equivalent practical experience can be demonstrated
Relevant professional experience in networking, cloud infrastructure or related engineering role is expected
Certifications are desirable but not mandatory, including AZ-700, CCNA, Cisco Meraki certification, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+ and AZ-900
Right to live and work in the UK
Willingness to perform physical network and cabling checks at Space NK locations where required
Good understanding of change control, documentation and production support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to develop deeper capability across Azure networking, ExpressRoute, SD-WAN, advanced routing, network security, automation and Network-as-Code
Natural development path towards a Senior Network Engineer role
Equal opportunities employer