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# Senior Network Engineer

- **Company:** Gold Group
- **Location:** Farnborough, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Virtualization, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Paessler Router Traffic Grapher, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Scripting, Google Cloud, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Routing & Switching, Restful APIs, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco
- **Published:** May 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/senior-network-engineer-farnborough-hampshire/2774741634-2/

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience with Cisco routing & switching
 * CCNP certified (or equivalent experience)
 * Solid understanding of:
 * TCP/IP networking
 * Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
 * Switching technologies (VLANs, STP)
 * Experience with network automation and scripting Python
 * Bash, PowerShell or similar
 * Familiarity with tools such as:
 * Ansible, Terraform or similar automation frameworks
 * Network monitoring tools (e.g. SolarWinds, PRTG)
 * Experience troubleshooting complex network environments
 * Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Desirable

 * Experience with SD-WAN or network virtualisation
 * Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
 * Knowledge of network security principles (firewalls, VPNs)
 * Experience working in high-availability or regulated environments

What We're Looking For

 * A proactive, self-driven engineer with a passion for automation and continuous improvement
 * Someone who can balance hands-on technical work with strategic thinking
 * A strong team player who can also work independently
 * A clear communicator able to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

## Description

We're looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Network Engineer to join a growing team based in Farnborough. This role is ideal for someone with strong Cisco routing & switching expertise who is also passionate about network automation and scripting.

You will play a key role in designing, supporting and evolving a modern enterprise network, while helping drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability and reliability., * Design, implement and support Cisco-based network infrastructure (LAN/WAN)

 * Configure and troubleshoot routing and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, etc.)
 * Manage and optimise network performance, resilience and security
 * Develop and maintain network automation solutions using Python and scripting tools
 * Support infrastructure-as-code and automation frameworks (e.g. Ansible, REST APIs)
 * Participate in network upgrades, migrations and transformation projects
 * Monitor network health and proactively resolve issues
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams across infrastructure, security and cloud
 * Maintain clear technical documentation and standards


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