The Vacancy

Overview

Join the forefront of innovation as an IT Cloud & Platform Network Engineer, where you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cutting-edge cloud-based solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Network Analyst to contribute to the development and optimisation of Azure-based infrastructure.

Reporting to the IT Network Lead and IT Infrastructure Services Manager, you will be part of a 16-person Infrastructure Services team across the firm's UK offices. Working within a collaborative and agile environment, you will partner with developers, product owners, data engineers, and key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement across platforms, processes, and services.

Key Responsibilities, Skills & Experience

• Design, deploy, and maintain the firm's network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments, including architecting secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure and other cloud technologies such as AWS.

• Plan and develop cloud architecture aligned to organisational strategy, ensuring adherence to best practices in security, scalability, and performance, with strong knowledge of frameworks such as CIS and ISO27001.

• Manage and enhance cloud network security, including maintaining solution documentation, administering cybersecurity tools, and applying Zero Trust networking principles.

• Oversee vulnerability management and remediation, ensuring systems are patched and maintained in line with firm policies, while proactively managing cybersecurity risks.

• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimise network technologies, including dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), SD-WAN solutions, and network load balancing (e.g., F5 or equivalent).

• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting, including resolution of server edge connectivity issues, while maintaining accurate records within IT Service Management tools.

• Implement proactive monitoring across systems and services, ensuring reliability, performance, and availability through appropriate tooling and processes.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver infrastructure solutions, support ongoing improvements, and ensure all systems have appropriate backup, configuration management, and BCDR protections in place.

• Contribute to automation and infrastructure-as-code approaches, with experience or exposure to tools such as Terraform, Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), and Azure Functions.

• Demonstrate strong technical and interpersonal skills, including the ability to code, communicate effectively, manage time efficiently, and work both independently and collaboratively under pressure.

• Bring several years' experience in a similar Infrastructure, Network, or DevOps-focused role, with a solid understanding of ITIL processes (certification desirable).

• Maintain flexibility to support business needs, including occasional weekend work and travel to other offices when required.

• Desirable experience includes supporting legal sector systems and platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Who are we looking for?

• We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.

What do we offer?

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We're a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.
• Modern Office Space: Located in Belfast City Centre with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
• Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
• Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.

Inclusion is not exclusive:

If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.

We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine, at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.

For accessibility information on our Belfast office, visit: Accessing Fieldfisher Belfast Hub ¦ Fieldfisher

What to do next:

• Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.
• Successful applications will be invited to a 20-30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
• Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
• For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
• We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at Anita.Magorrian@fieldfisher.com.

We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.

The Firm

We are not a UK firm with offices in Europe. We are a European law firm at our core. While our HQ is London, we are spreading across Europe at pace. In addition to UK, China and Silicon Valley we have offices in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain.

With 1,800 people across 28 offices across 14 countries you might expect an impersonal office culture, but you will find a homely, family feel even in the largest offices.

Quality on both sides
Across all our offices and jurisdictions are market-leading practices in corporate/M&A, finance, real estate, energy and natural resources, technology and life sciences.

We count as clients large corporations including major technology firms, pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, energy suppliers, infrastructure companies, global banks and financial institutions.

We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. Applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Health insurance

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Season ticket loans

Bike to work loans

Testimonial

Charlotte Round - Finance Partner, Manchester

"It is great being in a firm which "gets" cross-office working - to feel properly part of a national team and to work with colleagues in other specialisms who are unconstrained by geography."

Richard Dwight - DMS Team Leader at Fieldfisher

"I consider Fieldfisher to be a progressive firm with an understanding of social values. I'm pleased that staff is able to have input in the firm's direction and purpose as well as help to shape wider society. I'm encouraged to perform by being able to develop in a natural way, whilst being supported at every step.

Fieldfisher has managed to nurture a really positive and friendly culture. If they have drive and ambition, I would encourage anybody looking for a role here to grab the opportunity."

Rebecca Reardon - Executive Assistant

"Since joining Fieldfisher in 2016, I have progressed from an entry-level secretarial role to an experienced executive assistant. This was made possible by a supportive and inclusive working environment that allows staff to progress at a pace that is best suited to them which in turn makes for well-rounded, home-grown talent.

The firm strikes a great balance between providing the foundations for success and autonomy of your own growth and development. An insight I would give to potential applicants is that Fieldfisher offers the opportunity for a career and a sense of belonging to a community and not just a job."