We are searching for an experienced IT Network Engineer to be responsible for ensuring IT networks and communications are well designed, secure, optimal and function consistently across all internal and external operations.The role is offered on a hybrid basis, 3-days in the office and 2-days from home, once probation has been successfully passed. You will therefore need to live within a commutable distance of Exeter Airport to be considered for the role. Our client is committed to building and maintaining stable, secure and efficient IT networks and application systems to promote the use of technology throughout the business.In this role you will be responsible for the following:Designing and deploying network services in line with design and security policies.Monitoring and administering the installation and integration of corporate network communications, including routers, switches, firewalls, DMZ, servers, telephony and LAN/WAN communication services.Managing the IP space across the organisation ensuring VLANs, IP Subnet, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and VoIP traffic is well designed, secure and optimised.Ensuring best practices are used for protecting network security.Planning lifecycle renewals, "hotswap" procedures and emergency hardware failure protocols.Providing regular service status updates to line management and agree and monitor service availability targets.Ensuring the active/active WAN bandwidth and connectivity services are sufficient, balanced and perform efficiently.