Salary: £75,000 - 75,000 per year Requirements: At least 10 years in network engineering with a minimum of 3 years in a senior or principal role Deep expertise in Cisco technologies and strong experience with SD-WAN and Cisco Umbrella cloud security Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field Cisco Certification - minimum of CCNP, ideally with Expert Level or Architect level qualifications Expert-level understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, STP, QoS, etc.) Proven ability to manage and optimize VPN infrastructure at scale Hands-on experience with technologies such as Fortinet and Palo Alto Responsibilities: Lead the deployment and management of large-scale network environments including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and hybrid cloud setups Line management of a team of skilled Network Engineers and support staff, including offshore teams Oversee the configuration and maintenance of critical network components such as routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers Troubleshoot complex network issues, lead root cause analysis, and drive network automation and orchestration efforts using tools like Ansible and Terraform Technologies: Ansible Architect Cloud Cisco Support LAN MPLS Network Security TCP/IP VPN Terraform More: We are a forward-thinking company located in Swindon, offering a hybrid work environment with 60% onsite. We are looking for an experienced leader to manage the design, implementation, and optimisation of our enterprise network infrastructure. This role is crucial in driving innovation and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our network services. We value teamwork and strive for excellence in providing top-notch network solutions. last updated 18 week of 2026