Network Analyst

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

8/7/2025

Location: Flexible UK location 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

• Deliver high-level and detailed network design documentation
• Support and enhance our enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and MPLS infrastructure
• Configure and manage Cisco Meraki, Fortinet firewalls, Avaya switches, Aerohive wireless, and more
• Monitor network health and performance using tools such as SolarWinds and Nagios
• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to resolve complex issues
• Ensure adherence to ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change, etc.)
• Maintain security compliance and configuration documentation
• 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

• LAN/WAN architecture & troubleshooting
• Cisco Meraki SD-WAN, Wireless
• Fortinet firewall configuration
• Core routing protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS)
• Network switch and VLAN management
• Microsoft Windows Server and Client OS
• VPNs, SSL, and security certificate management
• Experience writing technical documentation and simplifying complex concepts
  
  
  

Desirable Experience

• Public cloud networking (Azure, AWS)
• DevOps/SysOps frameworks
• Trend Micro security, SCCM, SQL Server
• Linux (SUSE, Red Hat), Zscaler
• 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:

• A strong communicator and team player
• Analytical and solutions-driven
• Customer-first mindset
• Confident working independently and collaboratively
• Detail-oriented with a passion for delivering results
• Proactive about automation, innovation, and continuous improvement
  
  
  

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Additional on-call allowance
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and large-scale projects
• Opportunities for professional development and certification
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture
• 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.