Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 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, requiring continuous residence in the UK for the past 5 years and no more than 28 consecutive days spent outside of the UK during this time Responsibilities: Leading the diagnosis and resolution of complex Level 3 network incidents Owning and implementing network changes and service requests across diverse technical landscapes Providing deep technical expertise on advanced network issues, ensuring stability and security Building your expertise through access to training, certifications, and hands-on exposure to next-generation networking solutions Technologies: Cloud Cisco Support ITIL LAN Load Balancing MPLS Network Security VPN More: We offer an exciting opportunity for experienced Network Operations Engineers to join our high-performing Network Operations Centre (NOC) in Manchester. You will support a broad portfolio of private and public-sector clients, working across complex, multi-technology environments to deliver stable, secure, and high-performing network solutions throughout their full lifecycle. In addition to a competitive salary of £50-55,000 per annum, you will receive permanent benefits and an on-call allowance. last updated 6 week of 2026