Job Title:
Senior Network Engineer
Location:
Coventry – Hybrid (1–2 days/week on site, parking available)
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
Up to £65,000 (DOE)
Security Checks:
Financial checks may apply
The Opportunity:
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a well-established organisation during a transformative time in their infrastructure journey, with networking at the core.
You’ll be joining a small, collaborative team managing a modern, cloud-hosted estate with a clear roadmap. The infrastructure is stable and maturing, with opportunities to improve and modernise, including disaster recovery testing and moving towards Infrastructure-as-Code and SecDevOps.
This role is more than support; you’ll influence the organisation’s network evolution over the next 12–18 months. If you are experienced in leading complex projects and influencing architecture, this is your chance to be part of a journey.
The Role:
You’ll be a key member of the infrastructure team, working with experienced engineers and contractors to maintain and enhance network services across cloud and on-prem environments. Your exposure will include Cisco, Azure, and security tools, supporting BAU, delivering projects, and advancing automation and resilience.
* Own and maintain network services across cloud and on-prem environments
* Lead and contribute to infrastructure projects from planning to deployment
* Manage escalated issues, support decision-making with analysis and recommendations
* Document architecture, changes, and configurations clearly
* Contribute to performance, automation, and security improvements
* Support wider corporate transformation initiatives
* Collaborate to implement Infrastructure as Code practices
* Mentor junior team members and share knowledge
The Person:
You should be hands-on, collaborative, and motivated to make an impact. Comfortable switching between BAU, projects, and strategic work, you’ll be adept at configuring, deploying, and improving full-stack solutions, not just basic cabling.
You should have:
* Strong experience with Cisco routing, switching, including SD-WAN
* Deep understanding of routing protocols (OSPF, MP-BGP), IPSec, VXLAN
* Experience with Cisco ISE and 802.1x
* Experience with Palo Alto firewalls (PAN-OS & Panorama)
* Knowledge of Azure networking, including peering, routing, ExpressRoute, NLBs
* Familiarity with cloud networking beyond VM deployment
* Strong documentation and communication skills
* Proven ability to deliver projects and support BAU
Bonus experience includes:
* Python, Ansible, or automation tooling
* Cisco Firepower, MPLS, F5 BIG-IP
* Azure certifications (AZ-900, AZ-700) or Cisco (CCNP/CCIE)
* Interest in Infrastructure as Code and DevOps
* End-to-end networking project experience
Why Join?
* Stable, secure organisation with long-term investment in staff
* Flexible hybrid working, great culture
* Be part of a modernisation journey
* Work with a cloud-first network stack
* Grow skills with training and wide exposure
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