Overview
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Role snapshot
* Role: Senior Network Engineer
* Location: Nottingham or Sheffield hybrid (current team collaboration day is Wednesday)
Here at Littlefish, we look for people who can make a real difference and embrace change with optimism and excitement. These are the passionate and high performing people who enjoy thinking outside the box.
Our current employees are the giant slayers who have made Littlefish what it is today, and you will be the future contributor who continues to add drive, passion, and skills as Littlefish grows.
If this aligns with your interests and you are excited about working with creative, energetic, friendly colleagues, we would love to hear from you.
The role and what you’ll be getting up to on a day to day basis
At Littlefish, we don’t just fix networks — we redefine them. We’re looking for a Senior Network Engineer who is technical, enjoys mentoring others, solves complex challenges, and helps shape the future of our infrastructure.
This role is about leading from the front, remaining calm during major incidents, and providing clear guidance when things get complex. If you’re ready to have a real impact, we want to hear from you.
You will be:
* Leading a small but mighty team of network engineers
* Owning complex technical issues and high-priority customer tickets
* Acting as a senior escalation point and subject matter expert
* Driving best practices, automation, and future tech adoption
* Supporting major incident resolution and mentoring engineers
* Approving high-risk changes and reviewing incident reports
* Shaping our network roadmap and onboarding new customers
About you:
* Proven experience in network engineering (MSP experience a plus)
* Deep knowledge of routing/switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
* Hands-on with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, or similar
* Strong grasp of network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC)
* Skilled with tools like SolarWinds, LogicMonitor, etc.
* Excellent communicator and documentation wizard
You may also have:
* Experience with cloud networking (especially Azure)
* Familiarity with SDN, SASE, and zero trust architectures
What can we offer you?
* Littlefish Academy training programme with earnings potential
* Referral bonus scheme
* Access to LinkedIn Learning and a wide range of tutorials
* Healthcare cash plan with online GP, counselling, and more
* Casual dress policy
* Company Pension Scheme
* Company social events
* 25 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays
* Purchase and sale of annual leave scheme
Life at Littlefish
Our company values shape who we are and how we work. We seek people who share our values and want to grow with us.
I am High Performing- We raise the bar, improve quality and efficiency, and strive for service excellence.
I am Passionate- We build team success and celebrate it together, supporting one another.
I Have a Can-Do Attitude – We take on challenges, push boundaries, and deliver results.
If you feel you can make a tangible difference, apply today and join us on this journey.
We are committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can feel equal and supported.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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