Senior Network Engineer

Salary: £60,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience with large-scale, multi-site enterprise networks across LAN, WAN, datacentre, and hybrid-cloud/cloud environments
• Knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, WI-FI, and Network Authentication Protocols (e.g. 802.1x)
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/WLC, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, and Dell products
• Familiarity with security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems, and network access control solutions
• Experience with Software Defined Networking including virtualisation technologies such as VMWare NSX-T
• Experience with network automation
• CCNP or equivalent industry experience

Responsibilities:

• Leading the design, implementation, and support of enterprise-grade solutions across one or more technology domains
• Taking ownership of complex technical deliverables, ensuring quality, performance, and alignment with architectural and strategic standards
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to Engineers and Associate Engineers
• Collaborating with principal engineers, architects, and capability leads to align engineering outputs with strategic goals
• Representing engineering in cross-functional discussions, influencing decisions and driving alignment across teams
• Contributing to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with security, performance, and operational standards
• Proactively identifying and mitigating risks across engineering deliverables and service operations

Technologies:

• Cloud
• Cisco
• Support
• LAN
• Network
• Nexus
• Security
• VMware

More:

We are a prestigious organisation within the Defence & Security sector, seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our dynamic team in Malvern. This permanent role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, contributing to innovative solutions that empower and protect lives. We provide a matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance, a generous holiday allowance, options for Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance. Additional benefits include an employee discount portal and support for the Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant, along with volunteering opportunities to help charities and the local community.

last updated 34 week of 2026