Salary: £35,000 - 37,000 per year Requirements: Extensive enterprise networking experience with relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto certifications) Strong hands-on experience with firewalls including Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, and Cisco Firepower Solid knowledge of SD-WAN technologies and familiarity with SASE frameworks, including Fortinet SASE and other leading solutions Expertise across key networking areas: - LAN/WAN - MPLS - VPN - VLAN configuration - Network segmentation - QoS - Advanced routing and switching Knowledge of network security principles, load balancing, and cloud networking integration Good working knowledge of ITIL processes Eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance Responsibilities: Lead the diagnosis and resolution of complex Level 3 network incidents Own and implement network changes and service requests across diverse technical landscapes Provide deep technical expertise on advanced network issues, ensuring stability and security Build expertise through access to training, certifications, and hands-on exposure to next-generation networking solutions Technologies: Cloud Cisco ITIL LAN Load Balancing MPLS Network Security VPN Support More: We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Network Operations Engineers to join our high-performing Network Operations Centre (NOC) in Manchester. Supporting a broad portfolio of private and public-sector clients, you will work across complex, multi-technology environments to deliver stable, secure, and high-performing network solutions throughout their full lifecycle. We offer a competitive salary of £35,000 - £37,000 per annum, along with permanent benefits and an on-call allowance. To succeed in this role, you will be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance. last updated 10 week of 2026