Role: Senior Network Engineer

Salary: £36,000 - £39,500

Location: Kings Hill/Hybrid

Why Join Cantium?

Cantium Business Solutions is a dynamic and innovative company, committed to providing high-quality back-office services to our customers. With a strong focus on customer-centric solutions, we are continually growing and evolving to meet the needs of our clients. We operate in an exciting and fast-paced environment where new ideas are encouraged, and employees are empowered to make a difference. As part of the Connectivity Services team, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our network and security infrastructure services.

What You’ll Bring:

• Extensive experience in managing and configuring network and security infrastructure, including Cisco switches and routers, Firewalls (CheckPoint, Palo Alto), VPNs, and Wireless Lan infrastructure (Meraki / Cisco WLC and AP’s).
• Expertise in cloud networks, particularly Azure, with hands-on experience supporting and configuring cloud-based infrastructure.
• Strong skills in using network management tools (e.g., SolarWinds) for performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and reporting.
• Proven experience in mentoring and coaching junior engineers, with a focus on team development and continuous improvement.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving network and security issues, ensuring systems are compliant with best practices and industry standards.
• Ability to plan and execute large-scale technical changes.

What You’ll Achieve:

As Senior Network Engineer, you will:

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of critical network and security infrastructure for Cantium and our customers.
• Take ownership of complex network incidents and requests, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to services.
• Mentor and support less experienced team members, sharing knowledge and expertise to help them develop their skills.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of processes and systems, ensuring the network always operates efficiently and securely.
• Work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to provide technical guidance, ensuring network solutions meet business needs.
• Proactively identify and manage potential risks, ensuring compliance with security regulations and best practices.

What We Offer:

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday to celebrate as you wish
• Access to a generous discount scheme, including retail and gym memberships
• Life assurance coverage
• Health cash plan initiative
• Company-wide events and activities

What We Require:

• Industry-standard network/security/Azure network qualifications or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience in supporting and configuring network and security infrastructure, e.g., Cisco switches and routers, Firewalls (CheckPoint, Palo Alto), VPNs, and Wireless Lan infrastructure (Meraki / Cisco WLC and AP’s).
• Hands-on experience with security infrastructure (e.g., Firewalls, VPNs, SSL Certificates).
• Experience using monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds).
• Experience working with cloud networks (Azure).
• Excellent communication (written + verbal) and problem-solving skills, with a customer-focused mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About Commercial Services Group

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the largest, local authority-owned trading company (LATCO) in the UK, wholly owned by Kent County Council. CSG generates over £800m in revenue per annum and provides services to over 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.