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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Labcorp
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £52,218.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Networking Hardware, JSON, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Administration, Citrix Systems, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Overlay Transport Virtualization, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Extensible Markup Language (XML), YAML, Network Routers, Diagnostic Tools, Load Balancing, System Availability, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Low Latency, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco, Citrix Netscaler
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5818323990

## About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in enterprise networking. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network administration, implementation, and automation, with specific expertise in Citrix NetScaler load balancers, Ansible, and a solid understanding of Arista Spine-Leaf architecture., * Minimum 5 years of experience in network engineering.

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with Arista Spine-Leaf and Layer-2 Leaf-Spine (L2LS) topology.
 * Arista ACE or equivalent Cisco certification (CCNA or CCNP)
 * Citrix Certified Associate - Networking (CCA-N) or higher
 * Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation (or equivalent)

Additional Job Standards:

 * Advanced level experience with Citrix NetScaler (VPX) including configuration, optimization, automating, and troubleshooting.
 * Experience with Infrastructure as Code practices (IaC)
 * Proficiency with Ansible for network automation and configuration management.
 * Advanced understanding of structured data formats (YAML, json, XML)
 * Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, VXLAN).
 * Troubleshoot L4-L7 traffic issues including latency, TLS handshake failures, HTTP errors, and routing issues
 * Experience with enterprise-grade hardware.
 * Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
 * Proficiency in network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
 * Excellent communication, documentation and diagraming skills
 * Ability to work independently and collaboratively
 * Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to network health and security

## Description

* Configure and maintain a secure and scalable network infrastructure.
 * Configure and manage routers, switches, and load balancers.
 * Administer and optimize Citrix NetScaler (VPX) and Console environments for high availability and performance.
 * Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for automating network device configurations and deployments.
 * Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues across LAN/WAN/cloud environments.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure projects and upgrades.
 * Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations and changes.


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