We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise‑scale network infrastructure. This role blends hands‑on engineering with strategic design and operational delivery, both on‑prem and cloud‑based environments.
Responsibilities
* Design, configure, and maintain enterprise‑scale LAN, WAN, and hybrid cloud networks (AWS/Azure).
* Implement and manage network services including VPNs, VLANs, QoS, DNS, DHCP, ACI, EVPN, and segmentation.
* Deploy and support enterprise‑grade firewalls, routers, switches, and load balancers.
* Collaborate with security teams to enforce access controls and ensure network compliance.
* Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis.
* Monitor network performance, conduct capacity planning, and optimize for reliability.
* Document network architecture, configurations, and failover strategies.
* Ensure alignment with IT policies, audit requirements, and industry best practices.
Qualifications
* Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent experience; CCNA minimum.
* Strong expertise in switching, routing, firewalling, wireless networks, and network security.
* Proven experience delivering complex network solutions within time, cost, and quality targets.
* Ability to dissect and resolve technical problems through structured analysis.
* Experience building effective partnerships across diverse teams and technologies.
* Awareness of industry trends and ability to align network strategy with broader business goals.
* Availability for on‑call support as part of a team.
Desirable Skills and Experience
* Experience with enterprise‑scale on‑prem virtualization (VMware).
* Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, hybrid environments).
* Familiarity with SD‑WAN, network automation, and infrastructure‑as‑code.
* Knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or other enterprise networking platforms.
* Exposure to monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, NetFlow).
* Strong documentation and diagramming skills (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart).
* Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
Benefits
* 10% on target annual bonus
* Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
* Market‑leading paid carers leave up to 2 weeks off
* Equalised maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay
* Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
* Market‑leading pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
* Holiday purchase scheme
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