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Role and location

Work location: Nottingham or Sheffield, hybrid: 1 office day per week. The current team collaboration office day is Wednesday.

Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance (UK resident for the last 5 years). Willingness to undergo NPPV3 clearance.

What we’re looking for

At Littlefish we look for people who can make a real difference and thrive in a fast-moving, tech-driven environment. You will be part of our Infrastructure team, working on complex problem-solving, technical escalation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Be the backbone: Deliver proactive 3rd line support for our network and firewall stack, working with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, and more.
• Own the challenge: Tackle complex incidents, act as a technical escalation point, and collaborate with Service Managers to resolve critical issues.
• Drive projects: Contribute to major projects, transitions, and operational acceptance – shaping our technology roadmap.
• Mentor & Lead: Share knowledge, coach colleagues, and help define standards that keep us ahead.
• Innovate: Embrace technology change; AI and automation are part of our DNA, helping us stay at the forefront.

What you’ll bring

• Technical credentials: At least one of Cisco CCNA, MS: Azure Network Engineer Associate, Juniper JNCIA, Fortinet Certified Professional, or HPE Aruba Networking Associate.
• Experience: 2+ years in network engineering, ideally within an MSP. Hands-on with enterprise kit and strong routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• Security mindset: Understanding of firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, and network security best practices.
• Tools: Experience with monitoring/management tools like SolarWinds, LogicMonitor, or Network Configuration Manager.
• Communication: Able to translate technical detail for non-technical audiences; comfortable in solo and team settings.
• Continuous learner: Willing to upskill, work flexibly, and travel as needed.

What we offer

• Through the Littlefish Academy training programme, you can increase your earnings by £4,500.
• Referral bonus scheme of £1,000 when you successfully refer a friend.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning with thousands of tutorials to support your goals.
• Healthcare cash plan with online GP, 24/7 counselling, and general healthcare reimbursements.
• Casual dress policy; Company Pension Scheme; Company social events.
• 25 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays; purchase and sale of annual leave scheme.

Life at Littlefish

Our values shape who we are: High Performing, Passionate, and Can-Do Attitude. We encourage diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We are committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can feel equal and supported. Part of our application process includes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) questions. Each question has a ‘prefer not to say’ option.

Seniorities and roles

• Seniorit y level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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