Company Description
Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.
We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.
As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.
Job Description
We’re looking for a hands-on Network Engineer to join our team at Version 1, supporting our European customers. This role focuses on maintaining and enhancing secure network infrastructure primarily working with FortiGate firewalls and Azure-based networking.
If you have a solid foundation in firewalls, VPNs, and basic networking principles, and you’re eager to grow in a cloud-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and support network security devices, primarily FortiGate firewalls (major part of the role).
• Maintain site-to-site VPNs and assist with firewall rule management.
• Support Azure networking tasks such as VNets, NSGs, routing, and VPN gateways.
• Occasionally assist with basic AWS networking (minimal).
• Handle basic on-prem network support (switches, cabling, connectivity checks— below CCNA level).
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve networking issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of customer environments.
• Support change requests and incident resolution (L2 support).

Ideal Experience

• 7+ years of experience supporting network environments.
• Practical real (build from scratch, not using templates) experience with FortiGate or similar firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, etc.).
• Good understanding of VPNs, routing, and firewall concepts.
• Familiarity with Azure networking (basic level is okay—willingness to learn is key).
• Exposure to AWS networking is a bonus, but not essential.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Certifications such as Fortinet NSE, Azure Fundamentals, or similar.
• Familiarity with change management processes and ITIL.
• Experience in customer-facing roles.

Additional Information
At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.
One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.
We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company’s profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth

• Configure and support network security devices, primarily FortiGate firewalls (major part of the role).
• Maintain site-to-site VPNs and assist with firewall rule management.
• Support Azure networking tasks such as VNets, NSGs, routing, and VPN gateways.
• Occasionally assist with basic AWS networking (minimal).
• Handle basic on-prem network support (switches, cabling, connectivity checks— below CCNA level).
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve networking issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of customer environments.
• Support change requests and incident resolution (L2 support)