What Jobs are available for Networking in Walthamstow Forest?

Design Engineer (IP Networking, Ethernet & Wi-Fi specialist)

Competitive Salary + Benefits (Dependent upon experience)

London

Our Client

An established UK communications infrastructure provider is looking for a Design Engineer specialising in IP networking, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi systems. Known for delivering high-performance solutions in complex, large-scale environments, the company works across sectors to design, install, and commission advanced connectivity systems. Their approach combines technical precision, robust engineering practices, and a focus on long-term reliability, enabling them to deliver projects that meet demanding performance and security standards.

The Role

The Design Engineer will be responsible for developing detailed technical designs, specifications, schedules, CAD drawings, and documentation for IP networking and wireless communication systems. The role covers the full lifecycle from site survey to commissioning, ensuring network infrastructure meets capacity, availability, and security requirements.

Key responsibilities include network modelling, capacity planning, performance optimisation, and overseeing commissioning activities. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver innovative, fit-for-purpose networking solutions for high-profile projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in IP network design and delivery, with experience in Ethernet and Wi-Fi systems. Proficiency in CAD, Microsoft Office, and relevant network design tools is required, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and solve complex technical challenges. A relevant qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent experience is essential, and knowledge of network performance testing or commissioning will be an advantage.

To Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation at the forefront of modern network infrastructure delivery. Interested candidates are invited to apply accordingly. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

About Us

Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.

Principal Support Analyst

As a Principal Support Analyst – Azure, you will serve as a senior technical authority within the support team, providing advanced troubleshooting, mentoring, and operational oversight across customer Azure environments. While not the final escalation point, you will play a key role in resolving complex issues, guiding 1st to 3rd line engineers, and ensuring service excellence across our managed services. 

This role is ideal for someone with deep Azure experience, a strong customer focus, and a passion for developing others while maintaining hands-on technical involvement. 

About Methods

Methods is an established £100m Digital Transformation company, part of the Alten Group, which over the last 30+ years has provided innovative business and digital technology services. We have over 50 active clients many of which have been working with us for more than 10 years. 

Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. 

Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. 

Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. 

Headquartered in central London, with seven regional offices, the company has over 300 colleagues in an organisation centred around distinct portfolio offerings and a further central support services function.  Methods delivers multi-disciplinary and full-lifecycle services in a range of specialisms, all related to transitioning from monolithic legacy estates to new, user-centric, cloud and hybrid-based models.  The company is a national leader in combining user-centred digital service design with cloud-based open architecture and modern technology services. 

Requirements

Key Responsibilities 

• Act as a senior escalation point for complex Azure and infrastructure-related incidents, working closely with Azure Engineers and Technical Leads when needed. 

• Support the design, deployment, and maintenance of Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions. 

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line engineers. 

• Collaborate with project teams to support cloud migrations and service transitions. 

• Monitor and maintain customer Azure environments using tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel. 

• Contribute to root cause analysis and implement service improvements. 

• Assist in developing and enforcing operational best practices and documentation. 

• Participate in technical reviews, knowledge sharing, and internal training sessions. 

• Support the onboarding of new customers and services into the managed support model. 

Technical Expertise 

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including: 

• Azure Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, and Identity (Azure AD) 

• Azure Backup, Site Recovery, and hybrid cloud configurations 

• Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, or Terraform) 

• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) 

• Proficient in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI) 

• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, VPN, firewalls) 

• Familiarity with monitoring and security tools (Azure Monitor, SCOM, OMS) 

Professional Experience 

• Significant experience in a senior support role within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) or enterprise IT environment. 

• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical issues and mentor junior staff. 

• Experience working in a structured support environment with defined SLAs and escalation paths. 

Certifications (Preferred) 

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or equivalent 

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect (desirable) 

• ITIL Foundation or higher 

• SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain) 

Soft Skills 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 

• Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative 

• Able to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences 

Career Development 

• Access to Microsoft certification programs and exam vouchers 

• Online training via Pluralsight 

• Opportunities to progress into Azure Engineering, Technical Lead, or Consulting roles 

Work Environment 

• Primarily home-based with occasional travel to customer sites and the London office 

• Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team culture 

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. 

Benefits

Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.

By joining us you can expect

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment

Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training

Wellness – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme

Flexible Working – including home working and part time

Social – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes

Time Off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year

Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation

Pension – Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution

Discretionary Company Bonus – based on company and individual performance

Life Assurance – of 4 times base salary

Private Medical Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)

Worldwide Travel Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Travel – season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme

For a full list of benefits please visit our website ( )

We're making Africa the first cashless continent.

In 2017, over half the population in Sub-Saharan Africa had no bank account. That's for good reason—the fees are too high, the closest branch can be miles away, and nobody takes cards. Without access to financial institutions, people are forced to keep their savings under the mattress. Small business owners rely on lenders who charge extortionate rates. Parents spend hours waiting in line to pay school fees in cash.

We're solving this by building financial services that just work: no account fees, instantly available, and accepted everywhere. In places where electricity, water and roads don't always work, you can still send money with Wave. In 2017, we launched a mobile app in Senegal for cash deposit, withdrawal, and peer-to-peer and business payments. Now, we have millions of users across 9 countries and are growing fast.

Our goal is to make Africa the first cashless continent and that's where you come in.

We're looking for an engineer who is independent and excited about getting things done. You'll be responsible for building and improving the enterprise network infrastructure and have ownership of the service and its impact on employee productivity at Wave. You will own the entire networking stack and be responsible for Administration of all enterprise networking infrastructure, planning and implementation of systems as we rapidly scale our business.

In this role you'll:

• You'll join an autonomous team focused on a single area of Wave's IT org. You will report directly to the IT Director. Typically, you'll be responsible for network Infrastructure end-to-end, from design through deployment and maintenance.
• You will be joining at a time of transformation, in the IT organization evolving from a flat team structure to area of skilled ownership, along with the business is growing at a pace of taking ownership of projects and business needs such as:
• Network and Security Infrastructure:
• • Dedicated administration for all office locations across 7+ countries of operations in Africa.
• Standardisation of network stack.
• Standardised approach to internet management across all geographical locations.
• Disaster Recovery ownership
• Network hardware lifecycle management: procurement, maintenance, management, monitoring
• Automations, for example:
• • Orchestration of VLANs, VPNs, Zero Trust and firewall rules.
• Automated hardware configuration management
• Zero Touch deployments
• Networking monitoring, alerting and self-healing
• Traffic Engineering and Load Balancing
• Inventory and topology management
• Incident response
• Our stack (prior experience is a strong plus, but not required):
• • Firewall: Palo Alto, Sophos
• Switching: Cisco, HPE
• WLAN: Cisco, Aruba, Sophos
• Automation: Python
• Orchestration: Puppet, Ansible

Remote

• You can work remotely as long as your working hours align with GMT +/- 1, with reliable Internet access as long as you have work authorization.
• Every year, you'll travel to Africa for a one-week immersion trip. (Wave covers all costs.)
• Our salaries are competitive and are calculated using a transparent formula. For this role, depending on your experience level and location, we are offering a salary of up to $166,900 USD (paid in your local currency equivalent) plus a generous equity package.
• Major benefits:
• • Subsidized health insurance for you and your dependents and retirement contributions (both vary from country to country)
• 6 months fully paid parental leave and subsidized fertility assistance
• Unlimited vacation with a 20-day minimum requirement
• $10,000 annual charitable donation matching

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Network Engineer.
• Experience as a Network Engineer managing multiple, international sites, including single sites of 2,000+ endpoints.
• Good communication skills with stakeholders and expectation management.
• Successful candidates must be willing to travel to our operating countries when required as part of your regular duties. For the first year, up to 50% travel may be required to review all the current setups.

• Have experience working closely with Data Center engineers.
• Speak French, or are interested in learning.
• Are excessively detail-oriented and seek to achieve excellence in everything you do.
• Are a self-starter and proactive about achieving ambitious targets.
• Love owning projects - you're autonomous yet know when to escalate problems.
• Willing to go the distance to get something done.
  Are comfortable defaulting to over-communication and overreaching when it comes to coordination.

• We have a rapidly growing in-country team in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso, The Gambia, Uganda, Niger, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon plus remote team members spread across the world.
• We're deeply passionate about our mission of bringing radically affordable financial services to the people who need them most.
• We foster autonomy for our employees. You'll own your projects at every stage, from understanding the problem to monitoring your solution in production.
• We raised the largest Series A in Africa in 2021. Our world-class investors, include Founders Fund, Sequoia Heritage, Stripe, Ribbit Capital, Y Combinator, and Partech Africa.
• We are on Y Combinator's top companies by revenue.

Fill out the form below, and upload a resume in English and a cover letter describing your interest in Wave and the role.

We review applications frequently and recommend that you apply to the role that most closely aligns with your skills, experience and career goals.

Wave is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Network Security Engineer

Location: On-site (5 days per week)

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Circa £55,000

Security Clearance: Active SC required, must be eligible for DV

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate Network Security Engineer to join a specialist Information Management function as part of a 24x7 Internal Security Response (ISR) team. As a Network Security Engineer , you’ll play a key role in safeguarding critical network infrastructure, proactively defending against evolving cyber threats, and supporting incident response alongside a skilled SOC team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with a strong security mindset to work on advanced network protection, optimise security tools, and contribute to major initiatives that strengthen organisational resilience. If you’re looking to make a real impact in a security-first environment, this Network Security Engineer position offers the platform to develop your expertise further.

Key Skills & Expertise:

• Strong understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANs, load balancing)

• Expertise configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting next-gen firewalls (Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto)

• Hands-on experience with IPS/IDS, SSL decryption, deep packet inspection, and secure proxy solutions (Bluecoat, F5)

• In-depth knowledge of security protocols: IPSec, SSL/TLS, VPNs, multi-factor authentication

• Familiarity with network architectures and security zones (DMZ, internal networks)

• Experience with network monitoring technologies (PRTG, Nagios)

• Desirable: Exposure to Darktrace, Splunk, LogRhythm, packet analysis, and SOC alert triage

You’ll Enjoy:

• A role at the heart of security-focused incident response and proactive defence

• Company bonus up to £2,500 (performance-based)

• Pension contributions up to 14%

• Paid overtime and up to 15 additional Flexi Leave days

• Opportunities for training and professional development

• Enhanced parental leave and flexible working options

• Excellent on-site facilities, including subsidised meals and free parking

If you’re a Network Security Engineer with a passion for security, proactive defence, and high-assurance environments, submit your application below or contact Declan Bryson at Anson McCade on quoting reference AMC/DB/NETSEC/01 .

Responsibility:

1. Provide back line technical assistant and support to System Integration, Distributor and T2 channel partner.

2. Establish the services process system (Services Support, RMA process, etc.) with the covering countries and be responsible for the quality of services deliver in those countries;

3. Develop channel partner/system integration/distributor support skill by managing and conducting Post Sales technical training (Certified Training)/workshop regularly；

4. Close collaborate with 2nd Level (TAC) support team to address partner(s) and end customer support requests;

5. Collaborate with R&D team to conduct new product feature and POC tests, help to release to the global market.

Requirement:

1. To have 3 Years technical experience on sales support, maintain of enterprise network products (any of) main stream vendors: Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Aruba, Ruckus, Huawei Enterprise, Juniper Networks and working in system integration or value-add distributor;

2. Strong responsibility and ability to integrated resource;

3. Able to speak English fluently,can speak Chinese is prefer;

4. Technical skills in Switching, Routing, Wireless LAN, and Network Orchestration/Integration is mandatory, additional experience in campus networks are added advantages;

5. Certified professional with (any of): CCNP/CCIE (Cisco Systems), ASE/Master ASE (HP Enterprise), Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP), HCNP/HCIE (Huawei Enterprise), JNCIP/JNCIE (Juniper Networks);

6. Have good interpersonal skill and able to communicate in all level.

Job Description

At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group.

Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent.

Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.

We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.

Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients’ evolving needs:

• interactive investor, the UK’s second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them.

• Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers.

• Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes.

About the Department

The Technology function is responsible for activities related to the strategic direction and control of all information systems and technology capabilities, both internally and externally, including system design and programming, network planning, budget planning, database management, and computer operations.

The Telecommunications & Network Administration focus lies within our Technology Infrastructure area, and specialises in coordinating data, voice, and/or network communications with business units and systems management, as well as vendors and/or consultants.

About the Role

We are looking for a Network Support Analyst to join our UK-based team in London. You will help support our global network infrastructure, handling both BAU issues and provide support for projects.

Ideal candidates should possess excellent customer service skills and be capable of working effectively both within a team and independently. Incident, change and problem management is a crucial aspect of this role, requiring regular updates to the business and through the service desk.

The team's responsibilities will be closely integrated with other teams within the Enterprise Services department. Therefore, it is essential that you can establish strong connections with other technical team members in IT and the desktop support teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide network support for Aberdeen’s global network and Cloud environments.

• Configure and deploy both physical and virtual network devices and services.

• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including patches, hot fixes, and security updates.

• Monitor network performance to ensure stability and availability and track system resource utilisation, trends, and capacity planning.

• Offer 2nd and 3rd line support and troubleshooting to resolve network issues.

• Adhere to established configuration and change management policies to ensure changes to the network infrastructure are well-managed and approved.

• Implement security tools, policies, and procedures in collaboration with the company’s security team and coordinate with vendors and other IT personnel to resolve technical issues.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Proven hands-on network experience supporting LAN and WAN technologies across branch offices, data centres, and Azure environments.

• Knowledge of Azure Firewalls, NSG Groups, Checkpoint Firewalls, Palo Alto Firewalls, IPS devices, Cisco Meraki Wireless, load balancing technologies and SD-WAN technologies for both on-premises and cloud.

• Experience in deploying network resources through automation and deep understanding of networking routing protocols.

• Hands-on experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools such as Azure Native Networking Monitoring Tools, SolarWinds NPM, NetFlow, ISE, and Wireshark.

• Familiarity with change management processes.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with end users, vendors, and technical staff.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.

Our benefits

There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.

When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits here.

Our business

Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do here .

An inclusive way of working

Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we’d like to hear from you.

At Aberdeen we’ve adopted a ‘blended working’ approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business.

An inclusive culture , where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements – for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability – please let us know and we’ll be happy to help.

• Design, configure, and deploy enterprise-level network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize speed and reliability.
• Develop and maintain network security policies and procedures, implementing firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and maintenance activities with minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with system administrators, cybersecurity teams, and application developers to ensure seamless integration and operation.
• Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Stay abreast of emerging network technologies and industry best practices, recommending and implementing improvements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers.
• Manage vendor relationships for network hardware and software procurement and support.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency network support.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, and other routing and switching protocols.
• Hands-on experience with network security technologies (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet).
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix).
• Proficiency in network automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible) is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Designing, configuring, and deploying enterprise-level network solutions, including LAN, WAN, and wireless environments.
• Managing and maintaining network security devices such as firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS).
• Troubleshooting complex network connectivity and performance issues across various protocols and platforms.
• Implementing and managing VPN solutions for secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity.
• Monitoring network performance, identifying potential issues, and implementing proactive solutions.
• Performing network upgrades and enhancements, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
• Developing and maintaining network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate network solutions with other IT systems.
• Staying current with emerging network technologies and recommending advancements.
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications are highly valued.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of hands-on experience in network engineering and administration.
• Expertise in TCP/IP, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, and network security principles.
• Proficiency with network hardware from major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks).
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG) and packet analysis.
• Strong understanding of firewall management, VPN technologies, and network access control (NAC).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and diagnostic skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with cloud networking (e.g., AWS VPC, Azure VNet) is a significant advantage.