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# Senior Network Integration Engineer

- **Company:** Apex Talent Solutions
- **Location:** Solihull, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** IP Addressing, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Layer, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), Enterprise Integration, Firewall Services Module, Cisco
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/senior-network-integration-engineer/57310165

## About the Role

* At least five years of enterprise network engineering experience.
 * Strong enterprise LAN/WAN experience across both IT and operational technology environments.
 * Hands-on experience with VLAN, VRF and OSPF configuration and validation.
 * Solid knowledge of MPLS networks and IP transport.
 * Practical experience of IPSec VPNs and firewall integration.
 * Strong Layer 2 and Layer 3 troubleshooting capability.

Desirable experience

 * Experience within manufacturing or industrial network environments.
 * Private 5G transport integration experience.
 * Experience with Cisco, Arista or HPE switching technologies.
 * Experience supporting formal acceptance testing and operational handover.

Key deliverables

 * Enterprise LAN, routing and VPN integration successfully validated.
 * Network acceptance testing completed, including throughput and latency checks.
 * Transport connectivity and resiliency verified.
 * Integration defects supported through resolution and operational acceptance.

Engagement details

 * Initial 4-6 month contract, with potential for extension as the wider programme develops.
 * Site-based delivery in Solihull within a manufacturing environment.
 * Applicants should be able to demonstrate relevant hands-on delivery experience against the essential requirements.

## Description

We are supporting a confidential customer project delivering a private 5G deployment within a major UK manufacturing environment. The assignment requires an experienced IP and transport engineer to support enterprise network integration, transport validation, WAN/MPLS connectivity, VPN integration, security alignment and acceptance testing., * Validate enterprise LAN integration, IP addressing, VLAN and VRF configuration.

 * Verify routing implementation, including OSPF configuration and enterprise MPLS integration.
 * Validate transport-path resiliency and support WAN connectivity troubleshooting.
 * Validate firewall policies, IPSec VPN connectivity, network segmentation and QoS alignment.
 * Execute throughput and latency testing and support fault-management and integration validation.
 * Troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity, routing, firewall and VPN issues.
 * Support end-to-end service validation, operational readiness and hypercare activities.
 * Contribute to performance and capacity reviews and support timely issue resolution.


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