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# Network Engineering Manager

- **Company:** Platform Recruitment
- **Location:** Stevenage, UK
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Trunking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Remote Access Technology, SAP Sales and Distribution, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Fortinet, Cisco
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/network-engineering-manager-stevenage-hertfordshire/2879920804-2/

## About the Role

You must be an excellent communicator with strong client-facing skills, supported by extensive network engineering experience. A high level of expertise in wireless networks, fibre optics, and telecommunications systems is essential. While the company is based in Hertfordshire, this is a field-based role that will also require international travel., Certifications

+CCNA essential
+CCNP desirable (or equivalent practical experience)

Core Networking

+Proven experience designing and delivering end-to-end network solutions
+Strong understanding of VLANs, trunking, STP fundamentals, DHCP/DNS, and core routing concepts
+Experience with OSPF preferred; BGP knowledge is an advantage

Wireless

+Experience deploying and managing enterprise-grade Wi-Fi solutions (controller-based or equivalent)
+Competent in Wi-Fi site surveys, coverage analysis, and heatmap reporting (Ekahau or equivalent tools)

Security / Firewalls

+Hands-on experience configuring and deploying firewalls, including Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point, Sophos, WatchGuard, and Palo Alto
+Strong security fundamentals, including network segmentation (owner/guest/crew/IoT), secure remote access and VPNs, and ACL configuration

WAN / Connectivity (Yacht-Relevant)

+Experience with multi-WAN and SD-WAN-style solutions, including traffic path selection and optimisation
+Familiarity with platforms such as Peplink, Celerway, Kerio, Sophos, Cisco, and Kognitive Networks

Hands-on Commissioning

+Strong fault-finding and system commissioning skills are essential

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of complex, high-profile network projects while working with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic, international environment. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional solutions and enjoy working closely with clients, we would love to hear from you.

## Description

Our client is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Network Engineering Manager to collaborate closely with their Project Management and Engineering teams. This role provides the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, influence system design, and deliver high-quality solutions to exacting standards.


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