Network Engineer

Posted 12 August 2026
Salary £35000 - £40000 per annum
LocationCounty Antrim
Job type Permanent
Discipline Tech
ReferenceBBBH15674_1786542450

Job description

  • Job Title: Network Engineer
  • Salary: £35,000 - 40,000 - open to discussions based on experience
  • Location: Larne
  • Contract: Permanent, full-time
  • Work Pattern: Monday-Friday, standard operational hours

We're working with an established organisation looking to add a hands-on Network & Infrastructure Engineer to its technical team.

This is a fully on-site role based within a busy production environment, where you'll take ownership of the day-to-day IT infrastructure supporting the site's operations. The role has a strong networking focus, with plenty of hands-on work across routers, switches, connectivity and wider network infrastructure, alongside general IT and infrastructure support.

What You'll be Doing

  • Provide day-to-day technical support across IT infrastructure, networks, servers, endpoints and connected devices.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across a range of systems and applications, taking ownership through to resolution.
  • Help maintain a secure, reliable and well-managed IT environment, including system updates, maintenance and ongoing improvements.
  • Work alongside wider IT teams and third-party suppliers on technical issues, changes and improvement projects.
  • Contribute to IT processes, documentation, system standards and business continuity.
  • Support the introduction and development of new technologies and digital solutions across the site.

Experience

We're looking for an IT professional with at least 2 years' experience who has gained hands-on exposure to networks and technical support.

You'll ideally have experience across:

  • Routers, switches & networking infrastructure
  • Connected/IoT devices and operational technology
  • Infrastructure applications and systems
  • General troubleshooting and technical problem solving
  • IT service management processes

Why choose VANRATH?

Partnering with VANRATH gives you access to exclusive IT opportunities, expert market insight and tailored career guidance. We take a consultative approach; offering honest advice, interview preparation and direct access to hiring managers- ensuring a smooth process and the best possible role fit aligned to your skills and long-term goals.

For further information on this role, or any other IT job in Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact niall.hay@vanrath.com for a confidential chat today.