Senior Network Engineer South East £70k + bonus + car
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Job description
We're working with a long-standing client of ours, a major player in their industry, and they're looking for a proper Senior Network Engineer to join the team. You'll need to have worked on/lead some Network Security projects to be successful in this role.
We're after someone confident, experienced, and ready to step straight into a hands-on delivery role. This isn't one for a passenger, you'll be expected to lead network projects from day one, support a junior engineer, and take the reins on everything from firewall migrations to hands-on data centre work.
The role:
You'll be delivering key network projects including firewall migrations (FortiGate-heavy), SD-WAN rollouts, and hands-on switching/routing across a hybrid environment. You'll be the go-to engineer for complex technical issues and low-level designs, collaborating with architects and working independently where needed.
This role has a strong emphasis on being present during the complex work - so proximity to London is essential, and you'll need to drive for occasional travel between sites (not accessible via public transport).
Requirements
- Someone who's personally led and delivered network projects
- Strong experience with FortiGate, BGP, SD-WAN, and data centre switching
- Confident producing LLDs, doing hands-on config, migrations, and kit installs
- A proper communicator - able to articulate technical details to peers and stakeholders
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers
- Bonus if you've worked with Meraki or Cisco ACI
We're after someone senior in both title and attitude - someone who doesn't need to defer decisions or escalate for basic sign-off. You'll need to be the one who takes ownership and gets things done.
The setup:
- Hybrid: Home-based with travel to data centres in London (twice a month)
- You must be within a commutable distance to London and have a driving licence
