Overview
Salary: £40000 per annum
Shift hours: Full Time
Network Analyst
Location: Birmingham based with travel to Compass offices and client sites
Salary: Competitive + On-call allowance + Benefits
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Join Compass Group UK&I – a global leader driving innovation in food and support services – as a Network Analyst. In this critical role, you’ll be part of a high-performing IT team responsible for maintaining and evolving our enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring our business stays connected, secure, and future-ready.
What You’ll Do
As a Network Analyst, you’ll play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting LAN, WAN, WLAN, and cloud-connected infrastructure. You’ll also act as a subject matter expert in critical technologies and be the technical voice in client bid and design discussions. This is a hands-on role requiring a mix of proactive support, project work, and third-line troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities Include:
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Deliver high-level and detailed network design documentation
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Support and enhance our enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and MPLS infrastructure
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Configure and manage Cisco Meraki, Fortinet firewalls, Avaya switches, Aerohive wireless, and more
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Monitor network health and performance using tools such as SolarWinds and Nagios
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Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to resolve complex issues
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Ensure adherence to ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change, etc.)
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Maintain security compliance and configuration documentation
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Participate in on-call rota for high-priority escalations (additional allowance provided)
What We’re Looking For
Technical Expertise:
You’ll bring strong practitioner-level knowledge across a range of networking technologies:
Essential Experience:
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LAN/WAN architecture & troubleshooting
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Cisco Meraki SD-WAN, Wireless
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Fortinet firewall configuration
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Core routing protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS)
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Network switch and VLAN management
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Microsoft Windows Server and Client OS
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VPNs, SSL, and security certificate management
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Experience writing technical documentation and simplifying complex concepts
Desirable Experience:
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Public cloud networking (Azure, AWS)
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DevOps/SysOps frameworks
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Trend Micro security, SCCM, SQL Server
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Linux (SUSE, Red Hat), Zscaler
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ITIL awareness or certification
Who You Are
We’re looking for a motivated and service-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about technology:
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A strong communicator and team player
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Analytical and solutions-driven
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Customer-first mindset
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Confident working independently and collaboratively
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Detail-oriented with a passion for delivering results
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Proactive about automation, innovation, and continuous improvement
What You’ll Get in Return
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Competitive salary and benefits
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Additional on-call allowance
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Access to cutting-edge technologies and large-scale projects
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Opportunities for professional development and certification
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A collaborative and inclusive team culture
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Flexible working arrangements
Ready to help power the digital backbone of one of the UK’s largest businesses? Apply today and be part of a team that’s transforming IT services at scale.
Reference: com/2507/344800/52697876/SU
Location: Birmingham
