Senior Network Engineer
SSA Digital Recruitment
Northampton, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
£ 50KJob location
Remote
Northampton, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Border Gateway Protocol
Cloud Computing
Hyper-V
IPv4
IPv6
Intrusion Detection Systems
Python
NetFlow
Routing
Cisco Nexus Switches
Open Shortest Path First
Paessler Router Traffic Grapher
Powershell
Security Support Provider Interface
Security Information and Event Management
Wireshark
Wide Area Networks
Web Filtering
Wireless Technologies
Fortinet
Terraform
Cisco networks
VMware
Job description
- Providing 3rd-line network & security support, acting as an escalation point for challenging issues
- Delivering both BAU support and project work across customer sites and internal operations
- Proactively monitoring and maintaining managed systems
- Owning and resolving complex technical problems using tools such as Wireshark, NetFlow analysis, and monitoring platforms
- Managing patching, feature updates, change controls, and documentation
- Mentoring service desk engineers to uplift overall capability
Technologies:
- AWS
- Aruba
- Azure
- Cisco
- FortiGate
- Hyper-V
- Support
- ITIL
- ITSM
- Network
- PowerShell
- Python
- Security
- Terraform
- VMware
- Web
- Cloud
- LAN
Requirements
- Strong experience in an MSP or enterprise IT environment
- Deep knowledge of networking principles including Layer 2 & 3 routing and switching
- Proficiency in OSPF & BGP (essential)
- Experience with VXLAN & Cisco ACI
- Familiarity with dual stack IPv4/IPv6
- Knowledge of wireless technologies: Aruba, Cisco Meraki
- Experience with Azure & AWS networking
- Proficiency in VMware / Hyper-V environments
- Expertise in FortiGate firewalls with full UTM stack (Web Filtering, Application Control, IPS/IDS, SD-WAN)
- Experience with FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer
- Familiarity with SIEM technologies (Darktrace, Reveal(x))
- Knowledge of infrastructure monitoring (PRTG preferred)
- Proficiency in Python / PowerShell scripting
- Experience with Terraform for automation
- Understanding of ITSM processes aligned to ITIL framework
- Cisco CCNP certification (minimum knowledge level expected, desirable but not essential)
- Fortinet / Aruba / PRTG vendor certifications (desirable but not essential)
- ITIL Foundation certification (desirable but not essential)
Benefits & conditions
We are a fast-growing Systems Integrator & Managed Service Provider delivering cutting-edge solutions to clients across finance, public sector, legal, and nationwide retail. We offer a competitive salary of up to £50,000 along with an annual performance bonus. Our hybrid working model allows for 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Our team enjoys benefits such as a pension scheme, death-in-service coverage, onsite parking, and a superb office environment with staff perks, snacks, and social events. Join us and be part of a high-performing technical team where your expertise truly makes an impact.
