Network Engineer

In good company.

Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world.

Headquartered in Bermuda, Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin. We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful - to our customers and our business. We believe we are 'In good company.' with everyone we interact with.

We're looking for a

Network Engineer

Based in London, UK and reporting to the Global Head of IT Operations & Chief Information Security Officer, this newly created role will be a versatile and detail-oriented Network Engineer who will manage and support enterprise networking infrastructure with additional exposure to SAN storage technologies, particularly NetApp.

The ideal candidate will have experience with routing and switching technologies, firewall management, and storage networking in complex enterprise environments. This role plays a key part in maintaining network performance, security, and reliability.

What you will do

Network Infrastructure Management

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco switches and routers
• Administer Fortinet firewalls and Fortinet-managed switches, including NAC (Network Access Control) integrations
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity, using tools such as SNMP, syslog, and NetFlow, Logicmon

Routing & Protocols

• Design and support routing protocols, especially BGP and OSPF
• Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of core network services across multi-site environments

Security and Access Control

• Enforce security best practices for perimeter and internal network defense
• Configure and maintain Firewall rules, VPN tunnels, and access control lists

Storage Networking (SAN)

• Support and manage NetApp SAN infrastructure
• Assist with storage provisioning, LUN management, and data path optimization
• Troubleshoot storage-related connectivity issues across the network

Project Implementation

• Collaborate with infrastructure and systems teams to plan and implement network upgrades, expansions, and migrations
• Provide support for cloud integration and hybrid networking environments

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate network diagrams, device inventories, and configuration standards
• Support audits and implement security and change management procedures
• Support regular maintenance windows

What you require for the role

• Proven experience as a Network Engineer in an enterprise environment
• Proficient with Cisco routing and switching, Fortinet firewalls and switches, and NAC implementations, FortiClient VPN solution
• Solid knowledge of BGP and OSPF routing protocols
• Hands-on experience with NetApp SAN storage, including iSCSI or Fiber Channel configuration
• Understanding of VLANs, QoS, VPNs, and network segmentation
• Fortinet NSE or Cisco CCNA/CCNP certifications
• Familiarity with network automation or scripting (PowerShell, Python, Ansible)
• Experience with hybrid cloud networking (Azure, AWS, or similar)
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively on high-stakes network incidents
• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities

Conduct Standards

• You must act with integrity
• You must act with due skill, care and diligence
• You must be open and cooperative with the CBI, FCA, the PRA and other regulators
• You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
• You must observe proper standards of market conduct
• You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

What you can expect from us

We offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture guided by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More.

We know if we welcome and respect differences, we'll attract and retain talent that brings a valuable diversity of perspectives and experience. We want all our colleagues to feel that they can bring their whole selves to work at Hamilton and know that they can be part of building a great company.