Network Executive

ACE Money Transfer, a UK-based multinational headquartered in Manchester, provides online remittance services to individuals across 29 countries in the UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia. The company enables seamless money transfers to over 100 countries worldwide. We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join our team and support the design, maintenance, and security of our global network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Network Design & Documentation:
Design, maintain, and regularly update comprehensive network diagrams including LAN/WAN topology, IP addressing schemes, and VLAN structures for all company locations. Maintain detailed documentation for switch configurations, SSIDs, access point layouts, firewall rule sets, and routing tables. Plan and document network expansions for new offices or sites, covering cabling layouts, rack elevations, and device placements.

Firewall & Perimeter Security:
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot firewalls across all sites, managing rules, NAT, VPN tunnels, VLANs, and WAF policies. Monitor firewall health, throughput, and security logs, responding promptly to firewall-related incidents. Implement and maintain site-to-site and remote-access VPNs to ensure secure connectivity.

Switching & Wireless Infrastructure:
Configure and manage managed switches with VLAN segmentation, trunking, port security, spanning tree, and link aggregation. Deploy, monitor, and optimize wireless access points (such as UniFi or equivalent) to ensure optimal coverage, uptime, and performance across assigned sites. Troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity, routing, switching, and Wi-Fi issues end-to-end.

Datacenter & Infrastructure Management:
Oversee datacenter operations including rack organization, cabling standards, power management (UPS/PDU), cooling, and physical access control. Monitor availability of servers, switches, and network devices, performing routine health checks on critical infrastructure. Execute daily backups according to policy, promptly reporting and resolving any failures. Maintain an accurate inventory of network and server room hardware with asset tagging and lifecycle tracking.

Network Support & Escalations:
Resolve network support tickets within defined SLAs and priority timelines. Provide advanced troubleshooting for network connectivity, routing, switching, wireless, and firewall issues beyond first-line support. Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors on escalations, hardware replacements, and circuit or ISP-related issues.

Risk, Security & Compliance:
Deploy critical patches and firmware updates on network devices within defined MTTP targets. Conduct periodic access reviews for VPNs, network devices, and remote access, removing inactive or unauthorized entries. Support IT security audits and compliance reporting related to network infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Networking, or a related field.
- 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in network engineering, with strong expertise in firewall administration, switching, and wireless infrastructure.
- Proven ability to create and maintain professional network diagrams using tools such as Visio or Draw.io.
- Practical experience managing server rooms, including rack setup, structured cabling, power redundancy, and cooling.
- Strong working knowledge of firewalls (e.g., Fortinet, Sophos, or similar UTM platforms), managed switches, and enterprise access points (UniFi or equivalent).
- Solid understanding of routing and switching fundamentals including VLANs, STP, OSPF/static routing, and link aggregation.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent are highly desirable. Experience with VPN configuration, network monitoring tools, and adherence to structured and physical cabling standards is a plus.

Join ACE Money Transfer and contribute to a dynamic, global organization committed to secure and efficient financial services. For more information about our company, please visit our profile on the official website.